The Fair Trading Act – Fundamentals

Explore and understand what the Fair Trading Act 1986 covers and how businesses can avoid conduct and practices that breach the Act which can be viewed as misleading, unsafe or unfair.

Description

Understand the Fair Trading Act 1986 and how businesses can avoid conduct and practices that breach the Act and can be viewed as misleading, unsafe or unfair.

What's included...

What the Act covers.
Representations or claims.
Product safety.
Banned practices.
Advertising claims.
Product claims.
Unsubstantiated representations.
Unsolicited goods and services.
Unfair contracts.
Misleading actions.
Trader status on the internet.
Consumer transactions.
Commerce Commission powers.
Penalties.
Defenses.

After, you’ll be able to…

Understand how the Fair Trading Act applies and could impact on your business.
Understand what is permitted and not permitted under the Fair Trading Act.
Understand how the Fair Trading Act applies to internet based sales.
Understand the jurisdiction and penalties that could be applied if your business is found in breach of the Fair Trading Act.

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Level: Foundation

Delivery: eLearning

Course Costs:

Member $80 + GST

Non-member $135 + GST