26 - Misleading and deceptive conduct

Avoiding Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in Australian Business Practices In this episode of Business Know How, Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses, host Melissa Bush, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, delves into Australian consumer law, focusing on how businesses can avoid misleading and deceptive conduct. Melissa explains the importance of honest advertising and marketing, outlines consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), and discusses a notable court case (QVB Pharmacy and Lee) that highlights the consequences of providing inaccurate financial information when selling a business. The episode serves as a comprehensive guide for both business buyers and sellers to ensure transparency and accuracy in business transactions, ultimately helping them avoid significant legal penalties.

00:00 Introduction to Business Know How

00:58 Understanding Australian Consumer Law

02:26 Ensuring Compliance in Advertising and Marketing

03:17 Misleading Conduct in Business Sales: The QVB Pharmacy Case

07:09 Court's Analysis and Ruling

09:53 Lessons for Business Buyers and Sellers

11:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts