Australia Trade Practices and Consumer Protection


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Target Audience
Prerequisites
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Overview/Description
In this course, you will learn about the processes and procedures that can be put in place to reduce the risk of breaching consumer protection laws, and the consequences and potential penalties relating to a breach thereof. This course also covers general standards of business conduct that need to be adhered to. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the law firm of Jackson McDonald. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Jackson McDonald accepts no responsibility for their contents and the reliance on the contents is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client or attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

Target Audience
All employees in all industries and job roles, especially those in sales

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Australia Trade Practices and Consumer Protection

  • recognise key provisions and obligations of consumer protection laws
  • identify what constitutes unlawful conduct as defined by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
  • identify potential consequences and penalties of non-compliance
  • recognise consumer protection laws and employee obligations for compliance
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_b59_lc_enau