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The new civil penalties introduced by the Commonwealth Government in November 2022 for unfair contract terms become effective from 9 November 2023.

From 9 November 2023 businesses may be liable for civil penalties if they are found to be entering into or relying on unfair contract terms.

New Legislation

Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd v Kelly; Kelly v Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd (NSWPIC 2023)

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Hendrix v Accuro Homecare Pty Ltd (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Recent Decisions

Review of the application of s322A
Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd v Kelly; Kelly v Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd (NSWPIC 2023)

CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman (HCA 2023)

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John Rauof Megally v Andja Bojanic (NSWLC 2023)

This decision concerned the relevance of ‘actual cost’ when assessing the diminution in value of a vehicle by reference to the reasonable market cost of repairs.

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