This Act aims to help create a fair trading environment. You want to know that your interests as a consumer are protected. This means businesses must compete fairly and honestly with each other. The Act does this by stopping unfair trading practices. It promotes fair trading and makes sure businesses give you the right information when they sell you goods and services. The Act also helps keep you safe by promoting safety in goods and services. It does this by making sure businesses follow rules to keep you safe. You can find more information about how this works in other parts of the legislation, such as the sections linked to section 5 of the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2013. This helps you and businesses trust each other and trade confidently. The Act is in place to support a fair and safe trading environment for everyone. You can feel more confident when buying goods and services, knowing that the Act is working to protect you and promote fair trading practices.
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