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Proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law: A legal update by Practical Law Australia Competition and Consumer Protection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Significant proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law have just been released for consultation in exposure draft legislation and regulations, with submissions invited and due no later than 28 February 2018.<\/p>\n

This legal update by Practical Law Australia Competition and Consumer Protection<\/a> summarises the effect of proposed amendments in the draft legislation and regulations.<\/p>\n

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