CONSUMER LAW – Application by regulator for declaratory and injunctive relief together with the imposition of pecuniary penalties for conduct by the respondents – where respondents posted fake consumer testimonials and reviews of their business to comparator websites – where respondents provided false tax invoices to a comparator website in order to post false testimonials – misleading and deceptive conduct pursuant to s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) – false or misleading representations as to services pursuant to s 29 of the ACL – relief granted – pecuniary penalties imposed pursuant to s 224 of the ACL
Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2023/2023fca0778
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