Unfair Contract Terms and the Risk to Small Suppliers

For many small supply and manufacturing businesses, securing a contract with a major retailer or distributor is a significant commercial milestone. It can mean volume, credibility and growth. However, it often comes with a non-negotiable “standard form” agreement that shifts disproportionate risk onto the smaller party. Under Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) framework, certain terms [...]

2026-02-24T00:05:47+00:00February 23rd, 2026|Business Advice, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Advisory, unfair contracts legislation|Comments Off on Unfair Contract Terms and the Risk to Small Suppliers

ACCC Tightens the Noose on Unfair Contract Terms and Breaches of Competition Laws

In November of last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)  implemented drastic changes to its penalties relating to unfair contract terms and violations of the Competition and Consumer Act. These reforms come in two main parts, aiming to deter companies from exploiting consumers and competitors. Heavier Penalties for Competition and Consumer Act Breaches [...]

2023-09-18T03:09:40+00:00September 18th, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on ACCC Tightens the Noose on Unfair Contract Terms and Breaches of Competition Laws
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