Is the Trade Practices Act still current?
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (which replaced the Trade Practices Act 1974 on 1 January 2011) aims to give businesses a fair and competitive operating environment. Learn more about small business and the Competition and Consumer Act. …
When was Trade Practices Act repealed?
1971
Trade Practices Act 1966
| Date of Assent | 27 Sep 1966 |
|---|---|
| Date of repeal | 01 Feb 1972 |
| Repealed by | Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1971 |
How do I repeal my act Australia?
Repealing a law requires the same process as making a new law. A repeal bill—proposed law—must be debated and agreed to by both the Senate and House of Representatives before it is signed into law by the Governor-General. The repeal bill will say when it comes into force.
What are general purpose of statutory trade practices and consumer protection legislation?
Consumer protection measures are often established by law. Such laws are intended to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or specified unfair practices in order to gain an advantage over competitors or to mislead consumers.
When was the Restrictive Trade Practices Act repealed?
The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1971 and the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1972 are repealed. Interpretation. 4. (1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—
When did Trade Practices Act 1974 become competition and Consumer Act?
From 1 January 2011 the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) has been replaced by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Whilst most substantive amendments relate to fair trading and consumer protection, a broadening of the definition of a consumer means that many B-to-B transactions will be affected
When did the Australian Trade Practices Act change?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued the fourth edition of the Summary of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which incorporates the 26 July 2001 amendments to the Act. This publication is a plain language description of the provisions of the Act and other legislation under which the ACCC has powers and responsibilities.
When was the farewell Trade Practices Act replaced?
Australia: Farewell Trade Practices Act. Welcome Competition and Consumer Act From 1 January 2011 the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) has been replaced by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)