The australian consumer law and fair trading act 1987 the australian consumer law acl is the national law that protects consumers from unfair and unsafe business practices when buying goods and services. Fair trading act 1987 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. The fair trading fuel prices act 1993 act regulates the fuel prices that service stations are allowed to display on price boards that are visible to passing motorists. Fair trading assists and protects the community through the administration of consumer laws and the registration and compliance of businesses in specific industries. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Fair trading act 1987 no 68 new south wales historical version valid from 4. The act promotes fair trading between competitors while also ensuring that consumers are treated fairly. The tribunal was established under fair trading tribunal act 1998 nsw. Assurance to the commissioner for consumer affairs given for the purposes of s79 of the fair trading act 1987 by. Chattel securities act 1987 company titles home units act 20 consumer credit. Act, a body to be called the fair trading commission which mtof shall be a body corprate to which section 28 of the interpretation act shall apply.
An act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods and services and. An act to provide for the appointment and powers and functions of the commissioner for. Fair trading act 1987 sect 4 definitions 4 definitions 1 in this act, except the acl. Protecting your rights commissioner for children and. An act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 2. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. For multiple respondents attach details on separate sheet.
The main objective is to provide information to businesses and consumers to ensure they are. Craig john smith abn 76 442 945 928 trading as your area plumbing 1. This assurance is given to the commissioner for consumer affairs the. Fair trading act 1989 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practic es, to regulate t he supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes part 1 preliminary 1 short title and citation this act may be cited as the fair trading act 1989. Fair trading amendment code of conduct for shortterm. Fair trading act 1987 schedule 5 schedule 5 savings and transitional provisions section 91 part 1 preliminary 1a regulations 1 the regulations may contain provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of the following acts.
May 1988, by section 332 trade marks amendment act 1987. Fair trading act 1987regulation relating to baby walkers new south wales published in gazette no. The fair trading act adopts the australian consumer law acl which is a uniform national law enforced by the commonwealth and the states and territories. Matters to which the commission shall give special regard 7. The act applies the australian consumer law as set out in schedule 2 of the commonwealths competition and consumer act 2010 as a law of western. Provide details as shown on the purchase agreement. An act to provide for the appointment and powers and functions of the commissioner for consumer affairs, to make provision in respect of certain unfair or undesirable trade practices, and for other purposes.
Part 2 retail trading hours act 1987 references in this part of the memorandum to act refer to the retail trading hours act 1987. Division 1 the act amended clause 3 confirms that the following amendments in this part are to the retail trading hours act 1987. Fair trading act 1987 sect 32 application of australian consumer law 32 application of australian consumer law 1 the australian consumer law nsw applies to and in relation to a persons carrying on business within this jurisdiction, or b bodies corporate incorporated or registered under the law of this jurisdiction, or c persons ordinarily resident in this jurisdiction, or. Commencement the provisions of this act shall come into operation on such day as is, or days as are respectively, fixed by proclamation 1. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 05. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 2005 retail trading hours act 1987 part 2 amendments division 1 s. Jos of j september 1995 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, and in pursuance of the fair trading act 1987, has been pleased to make the regulation set forth hereunder. The australian competition and consumer commission accc. Gas supply act 1996 to be delegated under the fair trading act 1987, f prescribing certain offences under the fair trading act 1987 as offences in respect of which penalty notices may be issued.
Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated. Fair trading amendment commercial agents act 2016 no 52 amended by property, stock and business agents amendment. Businesses must work within federal and state fair trading laws to make sure they. Fair trading act 1987 sect 3 3interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears application law means a a law of a participating jurisdiction that applies the australian consumer law, either with or without modifications, as a law. The competition and consumer act 2010 the act is a national law that regulates fair trading in australia and governs how all businesses in australia must deal with their customers, competitors and suppliers. If the respondent is a company or business, please attach a current business name extract or company extract from asic. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current. I there is hereby established for the purposes of this,b,i. Except as provided in section 493, this act shall come into force on 1 march 1987. A draft fair trading regulation 2019 the regulation and accompanying regulatory impact statement are now available for public consultation.
Legislation administered by consumer affairs victoria consumer. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. The fair trading act came into force on i march 1987, replacing earlier laws relating to misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair trading practices and consumer information. Fair trading act 1989 qld australian business licence. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1987 1. The fair trading act section 1a purpose 1 the purpose of the act is to contribute to a trading environment marketplace in which a the interests of consumers are protected. Application of act limited 1 this act does not apply on or after the date on which the fair trading act 2010 part 10 comes into force. Legislation revision and publication act 2002 b that is prescribed by the regulations to be a related act. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.
Fair trading tribunal of new south wales wikipedia. Fair trading act 1987, 22 oct 2016, repealed, 03g000, pdf word. Legislation revision and publication act 2002 b induces by threats, promises or in any other manner a person to commit the. Her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following. Authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1987. Fair trading act 1987regulation fair trading product safety standards regulation 1995 new south wales published in gazette no. Fair trading is responsible for enforcing the australian consumer law in the act. The actual jurisdiction of the tribunal was conferred by other legislation, for example, the fair trading act 1987 or the home building act. Fair trading act 1987 application magistrates court of south australia civil division urts.
Clause 4 provides for the repeal of the proposed act after all the amendments made by the proposed act have commenced. The proposed regulation supports the fair trading act 1987 the act. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1992. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. Community land management act 1989 or the community land development act 1989.
This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1986. Fair trading amendment bill 2006 parliament of nsw. Fair trading legislation amendment reform act 2018 no 65, schs 1. Fair trading act 1987 western australian legislation. Published under the legislation revision and publication act 2002 1 south australia. Government of south australia consumer and business. Trading act 1987 wa and the fair trading act 1987 wa. Power to require maintenance to records and the furnishing of. Clause 3 is a formal provision giving effect to the amendments to the fair trading act 1987 set out in schedule 1. Consolidated version, currency start, currency end, suffix, download. Consumer claim application about goods and services. An act to provide for the appointment and functions of the commissioner for consumer. Fair trading act 1987 sect 32 application of australian. Western australian legislation fair trading act 1987.
The parliament of south australia enacts as follows. Service stations are allowed to advertise discount offers on their price boards e. The fair trading act 1979 act 261979 proclaimed by proclamation no. The act amended the amendments in this part are to the retail trading hours 5 act 1987. Fair trading act 1987 south australian legislation.
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