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Breaking down the draft Unfair Trading Practices Bill: what the changes could mean for your business

In February, the Federal Government published a draft Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 (Cth). The draft proposes significant restrictions in relation to drip pricing, subscription contracts and unfair trading practices that manipulate, distort or detriment consumers. This article breaks down the major proposals and their effect on businesses.

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