Pieces of legislation that protect Consumers - ASAP

Question 1

Competition and Consumer Act 2010 CCA:

Answer 1

• The ACCC created it in 1974 but renamed it on 1st of January, 2011
• Its purpose is to enhance the welfare of Australians by promoting fair trading and competition
• It’s a national law that governs how businesses must deal with suppliers, competitors and customers

Question 2

Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW)

Answer 2

• It started in 1987
  It was introduced because it seeks to protect the rights of consumers
• It protects consumers by exchanging money for the product/service consumers are entitled to a product/service that is safe and without fault that looks acceptable and performs as expected.