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Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to competition, fair trading and consumer protection, and for other purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, General
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Internal trade International relations/cooperation International trade Contract/agreement Offences/penalties Access-to-information Institution Consumer protection Basic legislation Crops/grasses Fish products Fishing vessel Fraud Food quality control/food safety Meat Standards
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The object of this Act is to enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion of competition and fair trading and provision for consumer protection. The Act is organised in 4 Volumes. Volume 1 provides for the establishment and disciplines the composition and functions of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the National Competition Council, the Australian Competition Tribunal, and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Part IIIA regulates access to services, the objects of this Part are to (a) promote the economically efficient operation of, use of and investment in the infrastructure by which services are provided, thereby promoting effective competition in upstream and downstream markets; and (b) provide a framework and guiding principles to encourage a consistent approach to access regulation in each industry. Part IV sets out parallel offences and civil penalty provisions relating to cartel conduct and other restrictive trade practices. Part IVB concerns Industry codes, Part IVBB has the object to enhance the welfare of Australians through: (a) the regulation of the Australian gas market; and (b) in particular, limitation of increases in gas prices.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2016)

Keyword: Beverages, Condiments/herbs/spices, Consumer protection, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Traceability/product tracing, Vending, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 (No. 111 of 2023).

Legislation | Australia | 2023

Keyword: Basic legislation, River basin institution, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water rights, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Basin/catchment/watershed, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Indigenous peoples, Institution, Biodiversity, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX