Competition and Consumer Act 2010
Short title: CCA
In plain English
This Act promotes fair competition and protects consumer rights in Australia.
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 applies to businesses and individuals. It regulates competition, prevents anti-competitive behaviour, and ensures fair practices in consumer transactions. It covers areas like misleading advertising and product safety. The Act came into force in 2010.
Why it matters
Australian businesses must comply with this Act. It affects how you market products, deal with customers, and operate within the market. Non-compliance can impact your business reputation and operations.
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Summary
Australia's competition + consumer protection law. Pt IV — competition (cartels, misuse of market power, mergers). Pt IVD — Consumer Data Right. Schedule 2 = Australian Consumer Law (replaces TPA): consumer guarantees, unfair contract terms (penalty regime from 9 Nov 2023), product safety, misleading conduct (s 18), unconscionable conduct. From 1 January 2026, mandatory merger control regime kicks in.
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