The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and corresponding State and Territory fair trading legislation underpin trade and commerce within Australia. RLR Trade Practices has an intimate understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape from the perspective of both the supplier and the consumer.
Whether in a business-to-business or business-to-consumer context, RLR Trade Practices has extensive experience in competition law and trade practices matters. RLR Trade Practices has particular expertise with consumer protection, product liability and anti-competitive conduct.
RLR Trade Practices assists clients to:
Review and modify customer communications to minimise potential legal exposure
Develop and implement regulatory compliance programs
Avoid engaging in anti-competitive behaviour (including third-line forcing)
Take action against competitors for breaches of the competition laws
Defend allegations of trade practices contraventions
RLR Trade Practices has particular expertise in respect of trade practices issues in the pharmacy and telecommunications industries.
A lack of familiarity with the key trade practices provisions at a Commonwealth, State and/or Territory level may prove to be fatal to your business or, at best, may be a very costly lesson. You cannot afford to take that risk.
To learn more about RLR Trade Practices, contact us.
