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Example of information available for Queenslanders:
Legislation and courts
As the Australian Consumer Law is a Commonwealth law, are disputes heard
by the Federal Court or the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
(QCAT)?
The Australian Consumer Law is a Commonwealth law and a State law at the same time. All Queensland courts, including QCAT have the authority to hear Federal and State matters.
QCAT has the authority to hear matters of minor civil disputes up to the value of $25 000.
Who decides what is ‘reasonable’?
If the dispute cannot be resolved between two parties, ultimately a tribunal or court will determine what is ‘reasonable’ under the ACL.
Has the full name of the Trade Practices Act 1974 changed?
Yes. On 1 January 2011 the Trade Practices Act 1974 changed its name to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Australian Consumer Law is Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
The Fair Trading Act 1989 still exists in Queensland – it is the vehicle used to apply Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the ACL) as a law of Queensland.
Did all states agree to the ACL?
Yes, the Australian Consumer Law has been adopted by all Australian, state and territory governments. This means that it is a single national law giving you the same rights and responsibilities wherever in Australia you trade as a business or shop as a consumer.
Product safety
The new product safety reporting requirement is effective from 1 January
2011. Is the requirement based on time of sale or time of injury?
The mandatory reporting requirement applies to any incident that a supplier becomes aware of from 1 January 2011, even if the incident or the good was supplied before that date.
Read more about the product safety responsibilities of businesses.
Example of information available for Queenslanders:
Legislation and courts
As the Australian Consumer Law is a Commonwealth law, are disputes heard
by the Federal Court or the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
(QCAT)?
The Australian Consumer Law is a Commonwealth law and a State law at the same time. All Queensland courts, including QCAT have the authority to hear Federal and State matters.
QCAT has the authority to hear matters of minor civil disputes up to the value of $25 000.
Who decides what is ‘reasonable’?
If the dispute cannot be resolved between two parties, ultimately a tribunal or court will determine what is ‘reasonable’ under the ACL.
Has the full name of the Trade Practices Act 1974 changed?
Yes. On 1 January 2011 the Trade Practices Act 1974 changed its name to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Australian Consumer Law is Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
The Fair Trading Act 1989 still exists in Queensland – it is the vehicle used to apply Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the ACL) as a law of Queensland.
Did all states agree to the ACL?
Yes, the Australian Consumer Law has been adopted by all Australian, state and territory governments. This means that it is a single national law giving you the same rights and responsibilities wherever in Australia you trade as a business or shop as a consumer.
Product safety
The new product safety reporting requirement is effective from 1 January
2011. Is the requirement based on time of sale or time of injury?
The mandatory reporting requirement applies to any incident that a supplier becomes aware of from 1 January 2011, even if the incident or the good was supplied before that date.
Read more about the product safety responsibilities of businesses.
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