Competition and Consumer Amendment (Fair Go for Consumers and Small Business) Act 2024
Act No. 16 of 2024 · Assented 8 April 2024
In brief
Creates a scheme letting approved consumer and small business advocacy groups lodge 'designated complaints' with the ACCC about significant or systemic market problems. The ACCC must assess each one and respond publicly within 90 days.
Who's affected
- Consumer and small business advocacy groups
- The ACCC
- Consumers and small businesses
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