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Freedom of speech and consumer protection
Record ID:
66519
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2015
Author:
Ussher, Blair ;
Subject:
Consumer Law ; Freedom of Speech ; Consumer Protection ; Misleading Conduct ;
Source:
LIJ (2015) 89 No 3
Date_of_entry:
27/01/2017
Legislation:
Australian Consumer Law (Cth) s 18
Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) s 9
Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2008 (Vic)
Notes:
Comment on an individual's right to freedom of expression is limited by a prohibition on misleading and deceptive conduct, this article discusses the issues including the effects of the expression in trade or commerce and the charter of human rights and responsibilities framework.
Section:
Feature
Month:
March
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