It is managed by the parliamentary counsels office. Fair trading act 1989 sect 110 preservation of secrecy. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. The acl replaced the following fair trading and consumer protection laws in qld. Part 2 amendment of fair trading act 1989 3 act amended this part amends the fair trading act 1989. Fair trading legislation your rights, crime and the law queensland. Fair trading act 1989 sect 50 proceedings referred to. This includes the advertising and sale of rainwater collection and distribution systems. This act has now been renamed the competition and consumer act 2010. Fair trading act 1989 sect 5 definitions 5 definitions. Regulatory roles and responsibilities queensland health. Fair trading is responsible for enforcing the australian consumer law in the act. This act may be cited as the queensland civil and administrative tribunal and other legislation amendment act 2018. Fair trading legislation amendment reform act 2018 no 65, schs 1.
Application for registration of a charity pdf, 627kb form 1 collections act 1966. In this act aclq means the australian consumer law queensland. Compliance and enforcement policy queensland government. Fair trading act 1989 sect 110 preservation of secrecy 110 preservation of secrecy 1 a person who is or was at any time the commissioner, an assistant commissioner or an officer of the department, or an inspector shall not, other than in the course of the persons duty under this act or where it is competent to the person so to do because of a provision of this act, directly or. The principal objective of this act is to improve consumer wellbeing. Fair trading amendment 1989 the legislature of new south wales enacts. Competition and consumer act 2010 cth competition and consumer act fair trading act 1989 qld fair trading act. Minister for tourism and fair trading the honourable peter lawlor friday, may 28, 2010 gold coast firm cops hefty fine for breaking consumer laws. For information about consumer laws and their enforcement in queensland, you can visit the office of fair trading website, which is part of the department of justice and attorneygeneral. The australian competition and consumer commission accc has a series of brochures outlining the responsibilities and rights of water brokers and their clients.
The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. The act promotes fair trading between competitors while also ensuring that consumers are treated fairly. The abrogation of the privilege against selfincrimination discussion paper wp no 57 queensland law reform commission august 2003. Consumer and business services administers the sa fair trading act 1987. Fair trading act 1989 as at 9 september 2019 act 84 of. Application of act 1 except as otherwise expressly provided in or under this act, this act applies notwithstanding. Cooperatives act 1997 debt collectors field agents and collection agents act 2014 fair trading act 1989 incorporating the australian consumer law acl fair trading inspectors act 2014 funeral benefit business act 1982 introduction agents act 2001 motor dealers and chattel auctioneers act 2014.
Fair trading act 1989 queensland description the purpose of the act is to improve consumer wellbeing through consumer empowerment and protection, fostering effective competition and enabling the confident participation of consumers in markets in which both consumers and suppliers trade fairly. The office of fair trading is collecting your information on this form to process your complaint under the fair trading act 1989 and the australian consumer law. Department of science, information technology and innovation. Fair trading act 1989 as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 1 january 2011 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practices, to regulate the supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes part 1 preliminary 1 short title and citation.
Office of fair trading your rights, crime and the law. Further information can be obtained from the office of the queensland parliamentary counsel website. Last updated 9 january 2019 there is a variety of specific and general legislation that aims to protect consumers entering contracts. Western australian legislation fair trading act 2010. Fair trading safety standards regulation 2011 1 short title this regulation may be cited as the fair trading safety standards regulation 2011.
Qld disability services act 2006 qld civil liability act 2003 qld civil liability regulation 2014 qld working with children risk management and screening act 2000 qld working with children risk management and screening regulation 2011. The regulation replaces the voluntary code for the fitness industry which has had. There are other laws that will continue to apply to consumer transactions after 1 january 2011. The office of fair trading will do this for you online for free in our current application notices register. Information for consumers and businesses affected by covid19.
Fair trading services and contact information fair trading latest news consultation and regulatory reform office of fair trading forms fair trading online services fair trading newsletters business and industry resources buy smart competition outreach program. Office of fair trading retention and disposal scedule. Legislation that applies to the whole of the marketplace include. Fair trading mining and resources industry land access dispute resolution code regulations 2018. Fair trading assists and protects the community through the administration of consumer laws and the registration and compliance of businesses in specific industries. Fair trading australian consumer law amendment bill first reading hon.
Review of the fair trading act 1989 and the fair trading regulation 2001 national competition policy public benefit test report page 3 executive summary background this public benefit test pbt report contains the findings of the pbt conducted on the fair trading act 1989 the act and the fair trading regulation 2001 the regulation, in line with national. Statute law miscellaneous provisions act no 3 1989. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Queensland government to introduce a mandatory fair trading code of practice fitness industry regulation under the fair trading act 1989 qld, making available the remedies under that act eg damages, compensation, remedial orders for a breach. Queensland civil and administrative tribunal and other. Fair trading act 1989 sect 14 definitions for pt 3 14 definitions for pt 3 1 in this part, unless the contrary intention appears application law means a a law of a participating jurisdiction that applies the australian consumer law, either with or without modifications, as a law of the participating jurisdiction. Fair trading act 1989 qld funeral benefit business act 1982 qld funeral benefit business regulation 2010 qld health act 1937 qld. See their website for information on business rights and responsibilities. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated. Fair trading inspectors act 2014 pdf, 582kb fair trading fuel price board regulation 2017. Queensland consolidated acts index table search search this act notes noteup download help fair trading act 1989 as at 9 september 2019 act 84 of 1989 notes. Factors act 1892 pdf, 259kb fair trading act 1989 pdf, 740kb, incorporating the australian consumer law. Department of tourism, racing and fair trading annual report 200203 5 d epartment overview our purpose the role of the department of tourism, racing and fair trading is to foster an effective queensland marketplace and encourage responsible and sustainable growth in the racing, liquor and tourism industries. The fair trading act adopts the australian consumer law acl which is a uniform national law enforced by the commonwealth and the states and territories.
Fair trading act 1989 part 1 preliminary current as at 1 september 2019 page 7 authorised by the parliamentary counsel fair trading act 1989 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practic es, to regulate t he supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes. Fair trading act 1989 as at 9 september 2019 act 84 of 1989 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Gold coast firm cops hefty fine for breaking consumer laws. This part does not apply for the australian consumer law queensland 4a. Fair trading act 1989 qld australian business licence and. Fair trading act 1989 sect 14 definitions for pt 3. For many purposes the provisions of the fair trading act apply to all persons and are not limited to a defined class of consumers.
The qld office of fair trading administers the qld fair trading act 1989. Fair trading mining and resources industry land access. Disposal of uncollected goods act 1967 pdf, 350kb f. Alternatively, your builder or tradesperson may wish to use their own contract or one purchased from an industry association. Where printed, this reproduction is only accurate at the time of printing. Each application notice will be published for 1 month. Office of fair trading contents queensland government. This reprint is prepared by the office of the queensland. I present a bill for an act to amend the fair trading ac t 1989 to apply the austra lian consumer law of the commonwealth as a law of queensland and for other particular purposes, to make.
Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Department in which the fair trading act 1989 is administered an individual nominated as a representative of consumers department in which the plumbing and drainage act is administered department in which the further education and training act 2014 is administered department in which the public health act 2005 is administered. Review of the fair trading act 1989 and the fair trading regulation 2001 national competition policy public benefit test report page 3 executive summary background this public benefit test pbt report contains the findings of the pbt conducted on the fair trading. This act may be cited as the fair trading amendment act 1989. Fair trading code of practicefitness industry regulation 2003 page 10 current as at 1 july 2010 authorised by the parliamentary counsel editors note this code may be purchased from the queensland government service centre located at plaza level, 33 charlotte street, brisbane, or accessed at qld. Oct 16, 2019 the competition and consumer act 2010 the act is a national law that regulates fair trading in australia and governs how all businesses in australia must deal with their customers, competitors and suppliers. A trader can also be instructed to inform the public why and how the goods are unsafe, offer to repair or replace the goods, or provide refunds. Fair trading act 1989 sect 95 conduct by directors, servants or agents 95 conduct by directors, servants or agents 1 if, in a proceeding under this act in respect of conduct engaged in by a body corporate, it is necessary to establish the state of mind of the body corporate, it is sufficient to show that a director, servant or agent of the body corporate, being a director, servant or agent. Reference to this act or to a particular provision of the australian consumer law queensland 5. All water market participants are subject to the fair trading act 1989 and the competition and consumer act 2010.
This compliance and enforcement policy cep sets out the ofts framework in administering these laws through education, compliance, administrative decisions, and enforcement activities. This act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamatioa amendment of fair trading act 1987 no. Births, deaths and marriages registration regulation 2003 qld burials assistance act 1965 qld competition and consumer act 2010 cth coroners act 2003 qld cremations act 2003 qld cremations regulation 2003 qld criminal code act 1899 qld fair trading act 1989 qld funeral benefit business act 1982 qld. The australian consumer laws acl, being schedule 2 to the competition and consumer act.
The primary legislation administered by the oft is the fair trading act 1989 which incorporates the australian consumer law. Office of fair trading retention and disposal schedule. Fair trading act 1989 as at 6 may 2016 act 84 of 1989. Sustainable procurement policy page 2 of 4 policy p011 ver 6 energy queensland limited ltd abn 96 612 535 583 energy queensland limited undertakes to ensure that its procurement is carried out in accordance with obligations as may be placed upon it by the.
Fair trading retention and disposal schedule authorised on 28 march 2017 an authorisation under s. Dec 08, 2010 versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. It provides businesses with information on fair trading laws, advertising, handling complaints and warranties. The office of fair trading usually discloses this information to the trader and other australian and new zealand fair trading agencies. The trade practices amendment australian consumer law act no. The australian consumer law an introduction publications. The primary legislation administered by the oft is the fair trading act 1989.
This act may be cited as the fair trading act 1989. The acl is applied in queensland through the fair trading act 1989. Fair trading act 1989 as at 9 september 2019 act 84 of 1989. Fair trading retention and disposal schedule department of justice and attorneygeneral date. Pj lawlor southportalp minister for tourism and fair trading 12.
Anglican church of australia diocese of brisbane property act 1889 pdf. The fair trading act gives the minister of consumer affairs the power to ban unsafe products or order their recall. Fair trading act 1989 pdf, 740kb, incorporating the australian consumer law. Office of fair trading, department of justice and attorneygeneral, queensland keywords office of fair trading, oft, fair trading, form, security providers act 1993, property occupations act 2014, motor dealers and chattel auctioneers act 2014, debt collectors, field agents and collection agentsact 2014, introduction agents act 2001, tourism. Fair trading act 1989 as at 6 may 2016 act 84 of 1989 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. The nsw legislation website is the primary source for nsw legislation.
Fair trading act 1989 part 1 preliminary current as at 4 march 2016 page 7 authorised by the parliamentary counsel fair trading act 1989 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practic es, to regulate t he supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes. Historically the states and territories of australia were responsible for their own legislation protecting the sale of goods, known as the trade practices act 1974, where the australian consumer law expands on provisions of the fair trading legislation in each state and territory to a national legislation covering the provision of goods and. Schedule 2 is known as the australian consumer law. Guidelines for advertising of regulated health services.
Our annual competition for queensland students in years 4 to 12 is now open for business. Fair trading legislation your rights, crime and the law. Fair trading act 1989 qld pdf 689kb trade practices act 1974 cth. The sections most relevant to advertising are those that address. An act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practices, to regulate the supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes. Fair trading act 1989 sect 95 conduct by directors. The fair trading act 1987 is amended as set out in schedule 1. Fair trading act 1989 an act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practic es, to regulate t he supply of goods and services, to provide for a commissioner for fair trading and for related purposes part 1 preliminary 1 short title and citation this act may be cited as the fair trading act 1989. The australian consumer law acl a single generic consumer protection law that applies across australia commenced on 1 january 2011. Department of tourism, racing and fair trading incorporating. Fair trading act 1989 of this act if they all occurred in queensland and any of the acts or omissions occur in queensland, the person who does the act or makes the omission shall be taken to have committed that contravention of this act.