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The Albanese Government has today introduced an Unfair Trading Prohibition – filling a vital gap in Australia’s consumer protection framework.
Consumer Policy Research Centre along with 17 leading consumer advocates across Australia have welcomed the announcement.
Media release: “Landmark laws”: consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition Explainer: What is unfair trading? Explainer: What does an Unfair Trading Prohibition mean for Australia?CPRC News
July 31, 2026
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Consumer Law
April 30, 2026
You might have heard of the terms "unfair trading", "unfair trading practices" or "unfair business practices", but what do these terms actually mean for you in your day to day life at the shops or accessing services like a mechanic?
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