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. You can confidently buy goods and services when you know businesses are acting fairly. The Act helps make this happen by stopping unfair practices. It promotes fair conduct and makes sure you get the information you need about goods and services. The Act also helps keep you safe by promoting safety in goods and services, as outlined in other parts of the legislation, which you can find by following the link to section 5 of the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2013. The Act is in place to support you as a consumer and to help businesses act fairly. You can participate confidently in the trading environment when you know the rules are being followed. This helps create a fair and safe environment for everyone involved in trading.
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