What is the fair trading act??
The fair trading act 1986 protects you against being misled or treated unfairly by traders or shops. The Act prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, unsubstantiated claims, false representations, and certain unfair practices.
The Act applies to everyone in the trade. As well as traders and shops, The Act covers government agencies and state-owned enterprises. Most of the Acts does not cover private sales.
What is the commerce commission's goal??
The Commerce Commission's is a New Zealand Government agency charged with enforcing legislation that promotes competitions in the country's markets and prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct by traders.
We are an independent Crown entity responsible for enforcing laws relating to competition, fair trading, and consumer credit contracts. We also have regulatory responsibilities in the electricity lines, gas pipelines, telecommunications, dairy, and airport sectors.
Who besides the commission is responsible for the act and can take their own legal action??
There are two main New Zealand laws that specifically promote and protect human rights. One is the Human Rights Act 1993, and the other is the Bill of Rights Act 1990. The Commission makes submissions on other legislation that may affect New Zealanders’ human rights.
Who are the two types of groups the act applies to??
Definition: The Group refers to two or more persons who share a common interest and come together to achieve common goals and objectives. Primary and Secondary Groups: The primary group refers to the small social group whose members are closely related to each other and share an enduring relationship.
Understand Your Compliance Obligations
What do the acts apply to??
Producers and Consumers
Whose 'shoes' must the business put themselves into??
Being fair and reliable
What is commission empowered to do??
Fair Trading Act which prohibits false and misleading behavior by businesses
Reporting a Business
If you need to report a business, How do you do this??
Make a compliment to Commerce Commission and they'll do something with the business.
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