The Competition and Consumer Point-in-Time Service has been updated to include the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Act 2026 (Cth) (Act No 64 of 2026).

This Act amends the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) in order to:

• introduce a general prohibition on conduct that unreasonably manipulates consumers or distorts the environment they make decisions in, causing detriment;
• provide protections against unfair subscription practices, including requiring businesses to improve information disclosure and simplify cancellation processes; and
• improve protections against hidden fees by requiring businesses to disclose mandatory transaction fees.

These amendments have been updated in the Point-in-Time Competition and Consumer Service current to 17 July 2026. (NB: Subscription required).

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