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No quantum leap
Record ID:
90090
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2021
Author:
Sharpe, Michelle ;
Subject:
Australian Consumer Law ; Case Law ; Consumer Law ; Consumer Protection ; Unconscionable Conduct ;
Source:
LIJ (2021) 95 No 12
Date_of_entry:
18/11/2021
Legislation:
Australian Consumer Law s 21
Notes:
The Full Federal Court has clarified that a special disability or vulnerability is not required for a finding of statutory unconscionable conduct under the Australian consumer law - comment on the case law
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Kobelt [2019] HCA 18 ; Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Quantum Housing Group Pty Ltd (No. 2) [2020] FCA 82 ;
Month:
December

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