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Expanded unfair terms regime: Is your business ready?

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Is your business ready?

The expanded unfair terms regime under the Australian Consumer Law will take effect from 9th November 2023. What is changing and what do the new laws mean? Our Competition team break down everything you need to know in this video and the below 2-pager, including 8 guiding principles to prepare your business.

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