ALB Masterclass series - Australian Consumer Law workshop

10 March 2010 - Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney
17 March 2010 - Stamford Plaza, 111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
24 March 2010  - Saxons Training Facilities, Level 11, 300 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

All sessions run from 1.30pm - 4.30pm (Includes 20min refreshment break)

Highlights

• Be a frontrunner in understanding the new legislative regime overhauling the Australian consumer contract process
• New enforcement "superpowers": Explore the remedies available to you under the new Australian Consumer Law
• Examine the new powers granted to the ACCC and ASIC
• Unfair terms: How to comply with the new definitions

Please contact Michael Cullen at michael.cullen@keymedia.com.au for more information.

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         Sydney                        Melbourne                       Brisbane

Agenda 
(This agenda varies across each state. To view the agenda specific for your state, please use the brochures above)

Understanding the new Australian Consumer Law
• Understanding what the proposed Australian Consumer Law means for negotiating and drafting consumer contracts
• Defining the term “consumer” as it is referred to under the legislation
• Exploring the how the new legislation will affect the legal profession

Enforcement power and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law
• Exploring the new enforcement "superpowers" and remedies available under the new Australian Consumer Law
   - Changes to the civil penalties regime  
   - Substantiation notices and how to respond to them
   - Infringement notices and disqualification orders
   - Examining the new powers of the ACCC and ASIC, including the public warning powers 

July 1, 2010 and beyond
• Tranche 2: What to expect in the second stage of Australian Consumer Law reforms – product safety obligation
• Examining the broader test for bans and recalls under the new legislation
• Understanding the changes to section 53 of the Trade Practices Act
• Reviewing other proposed changes under Tranche 2, including:
   - Telemarketing and door-to-door
   - Bills and receipts
   - Lay-by sales
   - Dual pricing