What is the ACCCs role in relation to the product liability provisions of the TPA?
While the TPA provides rights which people will generally pursue through the courts for themselves, in some instances, the ACCC can take representative action on behalf of one or more people who have suffered harm from a defective product. This is intended to improve access to the law and will allow the ACCC to act where goods have (or may) cause widespread detriment. An important role of the ACCC is also to inform businesses and consumers about their rights and obligations in respect of the product liability provisions of the TPA.
