Main recommendations
There should be a national scheme of consumer protection laws.
There should be greater emphasis on voluntary compliance by clarifying the Trade Practices Commission's objectives and functions and giving priority to persons who suffer loss or damage.
Civil penalties should be introduced into Part V of the Trade Practices Act.
There should be new penalties available for contravening the Trade Practices Act. These should include corporate probation orders, corporate community service orders and adverse publicity orders.
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This page was posted 23 October 2002
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