Fair trading act 1987 no 68 an act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods and services and, in certain respects, the disposal of interests in land. The fair trading act section 1a purpose 1 the purpose of the act is to contribute to a trading environment marketplace in which a the interests of consumers are protected. Community land management act 1989 or the community land development act 1989. Published under the legislation revision and publication act 2002 1 south australia. Part 2 retail trading hours act 1987 references in this part of the memorandum to act refer to the retail trading hours act 1987. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 2005 retail trading hours act 1987 part 2 amendments division 1 s.
For multiple respondents attach details on separate sheet. Jos of j september 1995 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, and in pursuance of the fair trading act 1987, has been pleased to make the regulation set forth hereunder. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. The proposed regulation supports the fair trading act 1987 the act. Trading act 1987 wa and the fair trading act 1987 wa. Government of south australia consumer and business.
I there is hereby established for the purposes of this,b,i. Fair trading act 1987regulation fair trading product safety standards regulation 1995 new south wales published in gazette no. The competition and consumer act 2010 the act is a national law that regulates fair trading in australia and governs how all businesses in australia must deal with their customers, competitors and suppliers. Australian consumer law and fair trading regulations 2012 no. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.
Application of act limited 1 this act does not apply on or after the date on which the fair trading act 2010 part 10 comes into force. An act to provide for the appointment and powers and functions of the commissioner for consumer affairs, to make provision in respect of certain unfair or undesirable trade practices, and for other purposes. Fair trading act 1987 schedule 5 schedule 5 savings and transitional provisions section 91 part 1 preliminary 1a regulations 1 the regulations may contain provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of the following acts. Clause 3 is a formal provision giving effect to the amendments to the fair trading act 1987 set out in schedule 1.
Fair trading is responsible for enforcing the australian consumer law in the act. An act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods and services and. Fair trading act 1987 no 68 new south wales historical version valid from 4. Fair trading amendment bill 2006 parliament of nsw. Legislation administered by consumer affairs victoria consumer. The act promotes fair trading between competitors while also ensuring that consumers are treated fairly. Fair trading act 1987 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Division 1 the act amended clause 3 confirms that the following amendments in this part are to the retail trading hours act 1987. Her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following. Provide details as shown on the purchase agreement. The act amended the amendments in this part are to the retail trading hours 5 act 1987. An act to provide for the appointment and powers and functions of the commissioner for. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1987 1.
Service stations are allowed to advertise discount offers on their price boards e. Act, a body to be called the fair trading commission which mtof shall be a body corprate to which section 28 of the interpretation act shall apply. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The fair trading act 1979 act 261979 proclaimed by proclamation no. A draft fair trading regulation 2019 the regulation and accompanying regulatory impact statement are now available for public consultation. The australian consumer law and fair trading act 1987 the australian consumer law acl is the national law that protects consumers from unfair and unsafe business practices when buying goods and services. Assurance to the commissioner for consumer affairs given for the purposes of s79 of the fair trading act 1987 by. Authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Commencement the provisions of this act shall come into operation on such day as is, or days as are respectively, fixed by proclamation 1. Craig john smith abn 76 442 945 928 trading as your area plumbing 1.
The fair trading act adopts the australian consumer law acl which is a uniform national law enforced by the commonwealth and the states and territories. Western australian legislation fair trading act 1987. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 2. Power to require maintenance to records and the furnishing of. Clause 4 provides for the repeal of the proposed act after all the amendments made by the proposed act have commenced.
This assurance is given to the commissioner for consumer affairs the. The act applies the australian consumer law as set out in schedule 2 of the commonwealths competition and consumer act 2010 as a law of western. Fair trading amendment code of conduct for shortterm. An act to provide for the appointment and functions of the commissioner for consumer. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. An act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods. Fair trading act 1989 qld australian business licence. Legislation revision and publication act 2002 b that is prescribed by the regulations to be a related act. Fair trading act 1987 western australian legislation. Fair trading amendment commercial agents act 2016 no 52 amended by property, stock and business agents amendment. Fair trading act 1987 sect 4 definitions 4 definitions 1 in this act, except the acl. Gas supply act 1996 to be delegated under the fair trading act 1987, f prescribing certain offences under the fair trading act 1987 as offences in respect of which penalty notices may be issued. Chattel securities act 1987 company titles home units act 20 consumer credit.
Legislation revision and publication act 2002 b induces by threats, promises or in any other manner a person to commit the. The main objective is to provide information to businesses and consumers to ensure they are. Fair trading act 1987regulation relating to baby walkers new south wales published in gazette no. Businesses must work within federal and state fair trading laws to make sure they. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1986. Retail shops and fair trading legislation amendment bill 05. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. The tribunal was established under fair trading tribunal act 1998 nsw. Protecting your rights commissioner for children and.
This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1992. Fair trading tribunal of new south wales wikipedia. If the respondent is a company or business, please attach a current business name extract or company extract from asic. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Consolidated version, currency start, currency end, suffix, download. May 1988, by section 332 trade marks amendment act 1987. Fair trading act 1987, 22 oct 2016, repealed, 03g000, pdf word. The fair trading act 1973 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 march 2020.
The parliament of south australia enacts as follows. Fair trading act 1987 application magistrates court of south australia civil division urts. This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1987. The fair trading act 1987 is the state legislation that protects all consumers. Fair trading act 1987 south australian legislation.
For many purposes the provisions of the fair trading act apply to all persons and are not limited to a defined class of consumers. Except as provided in section 493, this act shall come into force on 1 march 1987. The australian competition and consumer commission accc. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. Fair trading act 1987 sect 32 application of australian.
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