This report proposes 22 changes that are intended to strengthen and clarify the operation of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), and outlines a program of research and policy development to future-proof it.

The review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) formally commenced on 31 March 2016 with the release of an Issues Paper. A call for submissions to the Issues Paper closed on 27 May 2016 and non-confidential submissions are available on this website. An Interim Report has now been released for public consultation, with submissions due...

Five years after introducing a generic national consumer law, the federal, state and territory governments are seeking the views of the Australian community on how the Australian Consumer Law is operating in practice. Your feedback on this Issues Paper will be a key component of the review. This is an opportunity for all stakeholders, including...