Exam 17: General and Specific Consumer Protections Under the Acl

In which case did the court set out the guidelines for determining if conduct is misleading or deceptive within the meaning of s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law?

Which of the following is NOT a factor in deciding whether a corporation has engaged in unconscionable conduct,in breach of ss 21 or 22 of the Australian Consumer Law?

You have booked a holiday home through Accommodation Noosa Pty Ltd twelve months in advance.However,when you arrive at the Accommodation Noosa office to pick up the key,you are told that there has been an unfortunate double booking error,and the holiday home you had booked is no longer available.Accommodation Noosa offers you an alternative holiday home,but it is not as appealing as your original choice.Can you use s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law to bring an action against Accommodation Noosa?

Where a corporation or person in trade or commerce claims a right to payment from another person for unsolicited goods or services,it is known as inertia selling.

Manufacturer's liability for breach of the consumer guarantees extends to importers where there is no manufacturer in Australia.

The Australian Consumer Law prohibits unconscionability in business as well as consumer transactions.

What was the reason for the decision in Parkdale Custom Built Furniture Pty Ltd v Puxu Pty Ltd (1982)149 CLR 191?