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SAY IT STR8: Telco Activ8me in court for misleading advertisements
By Meagan Boschetti, Solicitor | Internet service provider Activ8me has come under the scrutiny of the ACCC for the second time this year, after allegedly making false or misleading representations when advertising their internet services. Back in March, the telco…
The skinny on regulating body image in advertising
By Leanne Jezercic, Senior Associate | Advertisers, along with fashion brands and the media in general, have long been challenged as promoting unreachable ideals of beauty. The use of genetically blessed models, long-limbed and with tiny proportions, or an Adonis-like…
UGGH… Booted over false “Australian Made” Representations
By Sophia Vlamis, Solicitor | Ozwear Connection (Ozwear) has been issued with two infringement notices and been slapped with $25,200 in penalties by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for misleading consumers by making false country of origin…
Changes to Australian Consumer Law and Gift Card Expiry Dates
By Joni Burns, Solicitor | In the midst of tumultuous times for Australian parliament recently, you may have missed the far-reaching changes which were introduced to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001…
Finez Meanz Heinz. Multi-million dollar fine for misleading kids makes Heinz cry
By Leanne Jezercic, Senior Associate | Food giant Heinz has been slapped with a $2.25 million fine by the Federal Court here in Australia for misleading consumers. Heinz claimed that its “Little Kids Shredz” dehydrated snack products were nutritious, and…
