Cheat Sheet for Classies
Whether an advertisements appears in print or on a digital platform it must comply with the relevant legislation. See our new 'Cheat Sheet for Classies' for more information.
Topic: Australian Consumer Law
What you need to know... advertising Shisha tobacco in Victoria
Under the Tobacco Act 1987, the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco that contains any amount of tobacco will be treated the same as other tobacco products, such as cigarettes and cigars from 1 August 2017.
ACCC contempt action results in jail sentence for director of Heartlink
The Federal Court has sentenced the former company director of a parcel distribution business for 'Heartlink' branded products, Laurence Hann, to five months imprisonment for failing to comply with court orders made against him in May 2012, following ACCC action for contempt of Court.
Misleading claims by debt management firms targeted by ASIC
Capital Debt Solutions Australia has paid an infringement notice of $10,800, and Debt Assist Aust and Bankruptcy Experts have removed misleading statements online, following an ASIC crackdown on misleading advertising by debt resolution firms.
Consumer Affairs Victoria takes civil action against estate agent
Consumer Affairs Victoria has begun civil proceedings against Melbourne South Eastern Real Estate Pty Ltd in the Federal Court of Australia, for alleged contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law.
Federal Court orders e-cigarette companies to pay penalties for misleading claims
The Federal Court has ordered three online e-cigarette retailers to pay penalties for breaching the Australian Consumer Law.
Misleading and Deceptive Conduct for Motor Dealers
Motor Dealers need to have a clear understanding of what is required to deliver legal and ethical advertisements.
Only one year to go the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
With only one year to go today this is just a reminder about the advertising Guidelines for the upcoming Games.
Payday lenders fined $730,000 for diamond trading 'sham'
Following ASIC action, the Federal Court has fined payday lenders a total of $730,000 for breaching consumer credit laws by engaging in credit activities without holding an Australian credit licence.
Owner of review website taken to Court by ACCC
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Aveling Homes Pty Ltd, a Perth-based home building company, for alleged misleading conduct and false or misleading representations.