A claim for misleading or deceptive conduct under s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law is one of the most commonly used causes of action in commercial litigation in Australia, including in disputes on major projects in mining,...more
The Situation: Australian courts have struggled with balancing the broad statutory protections afforded to consumers and businesses whilst giving effect to the contractual bargains of well-advised, sophisticated commercial...more
8/7/2018
/ Australia ,
Australian Consumer Law ,
Cause of Action Accrual ,
Construction Contracts ,
Damage Caps ,
Notice Requirements ,
Public Policy ,
Statutory Rights ,
Supreme Court of New South Wales ,
Time-Barred Claims ,
Victorian Supreme Court