Australian consumer law/ Adrian Coorey.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2015.

1st edition

88733

Consumer protection -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Definitions and key concepts

Chapter 3. Misleading or deceptive conduct (general principles)

Chapter 4. Misleading or deceptive conduct and advertising

Chapter 5. Misleading or deceptive conduct and other areas of law

Chapter 6. Unconscionable conduct

Chapter 7. Unfair contract terms

Chapter 8. Specific false or misleading representations

Chapter 9. Specific unfair practices

Chapter 10. Consumer guarantees

Chapter 11. Manufacturers' liability

Chapter 12. Enforcement powers

Chapter 13. Remedies (private)

Chapter 14. Remedies (public)

Chapter 15. Consumer guarantees remedies.

Australian Consumer Law contains clear and engaging coverage of all key areas of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including misleading or deceptive conduct, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms, consumer guarantees, manufacturers' liability and specific unfair practices. This comprehensive new book includes four chapters offering detailed analysis of misleading or deceptive conduct and specific false or misleading representations, covering the general principles and misleading conduct both in advertising and other areas of law. It examines and compares the advantages and disadvantages of actions brought under s 18 of the ACL with other options for redress. It contains an in-depth examination of the ACL remedies and enforcement powers of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) including damages, pecuniary penalties, injunctions, declarations and disqualification orders. The author provides practical and theoretical analysis of important recent decisions on Australian consumer law, as well as summaries of and short extracts from relevant primary and secondary sources such as legislation, ACCC guidelines, Explanatory Memoranda and Second Reading Speeches. Each chapter includes case summaries, theory and problem questions and and further reading. The writing style is clear and succinct and the discussion includes a wide range of examples and analogies to explain complex areas of law. The depth and practical application of the text makes it ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Australian consumer law or the more specific subject of misleading or deceptive conduct. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and lawyers practising in this area. - Publisher's website.

Includes index.

Donated by Mr McMillan on the 19 October 2018.

9780409339031

lxxv, 997 p. ; 25 cm