New unfair contract terms regime: are you ready?

The new unfair contracts terms regime comes into force from 9 November. The ACCC and ASIC have signalled that this will be an enforcement priority, and so the new regime will be an important part of a business’s risk and compliance program. Suzie Leask, James Deady and Mark Lebbon outline the changes, which include significant civil penalties and an increase in the number of businesses that these laws will apply to, and offer tips for how businesses can get ready. You can also find more information on our Unfair Contract Terms Resource Centre.