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Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Act 2026
Act No. 64 of 2026 · Assented 2 July 2026
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In brief
Bans businesses from manipulating consumers or using confusing website design to push them into decisions, forces extra per-transaction fees to be shown alongside the advertised price, and requires subscriptions to be as easy to cancel as they were to start.
Who's affected
- Anyone who buys online
- Subscription customers
- Small businesses with subscriptions
- Retailers and ticket sellers
- Streaming and gym operators
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