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Consumers left up in the air
Record ID:
47245
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2012
Author:
Raitt, George ;
Subject:
Rescission ; Consumer Law ; Consumer Protection ;
Source:
LIJ (2012) 86 No 4
Date_of_entry:
16/07/2012
Legislation:
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)
Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No 2) 2010
Australian Consumer Law
Notes:
The Australian Consumer Law is supposed to ensure that we are getting what we pay for, but are we? Consumer protection needs greater clarity.
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Douglas v Glenvarigill Co. Ltd. [2010] CSOH 14, 2010 SLT 634 ;
Month:
April
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