Employment Law Division Events
Consumer Law MasterClass for Retailers
The National Retail Association, Australia’s premier retail organisation, is proud to continue our reputation for providing first class advice and training to the retail sector, with a retailer focused MasterClass on consumer law.
The National Retail Association’s Consumer Law MasterClass is a half day of practical advice and information presented by leading Australian law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, as well as presenters from the ACCC. The MasterClass will be delivered in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney and is designed specifically for retailers to assist you in understanding the new Australian Consumer Law.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is recognised as having one of the country’s pre-eminent consumer law practices. The MasterClass will be presented by partners Eddie Scuderi (Brisbane), Mark McCowan (Melbourne) and Richard Flitcroft (Sydney).
The Consumer Law MasterClass will cover key elements of the new national consumer law, including:
• A new national product safety law and enforcement system
• A new national law guaranteeing consumer rights when buying goods and services which replaces existing laws on conditions and warranties
• New national laws based on current state and territory consumer laws including rules for lay-by sales and rules clarifying the retailers obligation when goods with multiple prices are displayed
• New laws guaranteeing consumer rights when buying goods and services, replacing the existing laws on conditions and warranties
• Additional protection from unconscionable conduct relating not only to the process of settling a contract but to the terms of the contract and the ongoing behaviour of the parties to the contract
• New common enforcement powers for Australia’s consumer agencies, including substantiation notices, infringement notices and public warning notices
• New civil penalties for breaches of the Australian Consumer law, including civil pecuniary penalties and disqualification orders
• New powers for courts to order redress for consumers affected by breaches of the law
Registration is now open. For a copy of the full program and registration form please click here.
Members $220
Non-members $275
Brisbane: Tuesday 27 July
Melbourne: Wednesday 28 July
Sydney:Thursday 29 July
Employment Law Division IR Briefings
At regular intervals throughout the year, our Employment Law Division will hold briefings on topics of interest and relevance to our members.
These briefings are held in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. They are free to members and include light refreshments.
Watch this space for upcoming briefings
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