The recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 1224 serves as a reminder to businesses that use standard form contracts to carefully review their terms.
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Unfair contract terms, small businesses and changes to the Australian Consumer Law
December 15, 2015 by
Given the often limited resources available to small businesses, it can be difficult to keep informed about the myriad of legal obligations with which they must comply. Under section 23 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), businesses must ensure that they comply with the obligation not to impose “unfair contractual terms” on consumers. [Read more…]
