Consumer Protection in Australia

An indispensible guide to Australia's new consumer protection and product liability laws

On 1 January 2011, the largest reform of Australian consumer protection laws ever undertaken commences. With the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law within the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, the landscape of consumer protection and product liability law fundamentally changes. A single national regime replaces the consumer protection provisions in the Trade Practices Act 1974 and 17 generic consumer protection laws that existed across the States and Territories.

Consumer Protection Law in Australia provides a clear and detailed explanation of the changes implemented by the new consumer protection regime, making the book an invaluable guide for legal practitioners, academics and students. The application and effect of the new Australian Consumer Law is made accessible, to provide a thorough understanding of the new legislative landscape.


Features and Benefits

Explains the mechanism under which the federal and state and territory laws operate

Operates as a "road-map" to all aspects of the new legislation, including regulation and public and private enforcement

Includes a comprehensive discussion of key areas such as the new consumer guarantees, unfair contract provisions and product liability

Places the new regime within the continuing statutory and judicial framework

Provides a comparative table of provisions detailing both provisions of the Trade Practices Act and the Australian Consumer Law