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Australian Competition & Consumer Act 2010
Local Title:
Australian Competition & Consumer Act 2010
Country/Region:
Australia
Competent Authority:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-05-27
Implementation Date:
2026-05-27
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food contact materials; Food for special dietary uses; Food for Special Medical Purposes; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health supplement; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Pet food; Others; Nuts and seeds; Bean and bean products; Edible fungi and algae
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
 Official Volume 1 Competition and Consumer Act 2010
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EN
 Official Volume 2 Competition and Consumer Act 2010
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EN
 Official Volume 3 Competition and Consumer Act 2010
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EN
 Official Volume 4 Competition and Consumer Act 2010
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Summary

This Act applies to all commodities sold in Australia. The object of this Act is to enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion of competition and fair trading and provision for consumer protection. 

History
2026-05-27
Australian Competition & Consumer Act 2010
In force
Release Date: 2026-05-27
Implementation Date : 2026-05-27
2011-01-01
Australian Competition & Consumer Act 2010
Invalid
Release Date: 2011-01-01
Implementation Date : 2011-01-01
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