Fair Trading Amendment Bill 2018
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 28 June 2018general_report
The WA Parliamentary Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee requests an extension to review the Fair Trading Amendment Bill 2018. The Bill aims to align WA's Australian Consumer Law with other jurisdictions. The extension is needed due to the complexity of the changes, parliamentary sovereignty issues, other reporting commitments, and committee member availability.
Impact
Consumers and businesses in Western Australia will be affected by changes to consumer law. The WA Parliament's law-making power is also a consideration.
financepublic_sectorFair Trading ActAustralian Consumer Lawparliamentary sovereigntylegislation reviewextension of timeconsumer protectionuniform legislationWA Parliamenttrade practicesconsumer rights
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