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All change? Government consultation on mandating cash payment option for essential goods
The Federal Government has announced this week that it will mandate that businesses selling essential items must accept cash as payment, in a move aimed at protecting vulnerable Australians who rely on cash for their everyday needs.
21 November 2024
Marketing creativity meets legal strategy at NORA Marketing Leaders Lunch
What happens when marketing creativity and legal strategy work hand-in-hand? This is the question CIE Legal’s Raph Goldenberg and Kaye Ho discussed at the NORA – National Online Retailers Association – Marketing Leaders lunch on 19 September at Vue de Monde.
30 September 2024
ACCC takes aim: Coles and Woolworths under scrutiny for price discount advertising
On Monday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it has separately launched Federal Court actions against Coles and Woolworths, alleging that their respective “Down Down” and “Prices Dropped” campaigns misled consumers in discount pricing claims.
26 September 2024
The Good Guys in Trouble: ACCC Cracks Down on Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Again
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking action against JB Hi-Fi’s household appliance chain The Good Guys for allegedly misleading consumers about its store credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions, and failing to provide store credit to eligible customers.
24 July 2024
Explainer: The ACCC’s new designated complaints function
Our Explainer provides the key things you need to know about the ACCC’s new designated complaints function.
4 July 2024
Amendments to CCA – Establishing a designated complaints function within the ACCC
The Fair Go for Consumers and Small Business Act 2024 has set up a new system for handling major complaints.
18 June 2024