Competition and consumer law implications of the COVID-19 pandemic | Practical Law

Competition and consumer law implications of the COVID-19 pandemic | Practical Law

This note provides an overview of competition and consumer law implications arising out of the response to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It covers issues arising under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) including the competition law implications of coordinated industry initiatives. It also covers issues arising under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 to the CCA), including unconscionable conduct, misleading conduct, consumer guarantees, travel and event cancellations, price gouging and the prohibition on wrongly taking payment.

Competition and consumer law implications of the COVID-19 pandemic

Practical Law ANZ Practice Note w-024-6365 (Approx. 16 pages)

Competition and consumer law implications of the COVID-19 pandemic

by Practical Law Competition and Regulation
Law stated as at 31 Dec 2022 • Australia, Federal
This note provides an overview of competition and consumer law implications arising out of the response to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It covers issues arising under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) including the competition law implications of coordinated industry initiatives. It also covers issues arising under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 to the CCA), including unconscionable conduct, misleading conduct, consumer guarantees, travel and event cancellations, price gouging and the prohibition on wrongly taking payment.