Competition and Consumer Law Round-Up - June 2026 | JD Supra
The article is a June 2026 roundup of Australian competition and consumer law developments. It notes proposed amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, including that consumer guarantee rights cannot be restricted in certain ways, and discusses implications for commercial practices and consumer rights.
If the referenced amendments change how consumer guarantees and remedies must be handled (e.g., limits on disclaimers/exclusions, requirements for refunds/repairs, or how businesses communicate warranty terms), this could affect AppleCare+ marketing and contract wording. It may also increase compliance requirements for how Apple (and resellers) present AppleCare+ as separate from (or supplementary to) statutory consumer rights, and could influence claims handling and customer disclosures—especially where AppleCare+ is treated similarly to insurance-like “protection” products.
May 2026 | 7 Key takeaways: Consumer guarantee rights cannot be ... The Bill introduces amendments to both the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 ...
Country
Australia
Region
Asia Pacific
Discovered
6/3/2026
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English