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ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd

[2014] FCA 1405
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtFederal Court of Australia
Year2014
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Coles engaged in statutory unconscionable conduct under ACL s.21 by demanding payments from suppliers without reasonable basis and threatening commercial consequences.

Key Principle

Coles was found to have engaged in unconscionable conduct under the ACL s.21 in its dealings with suppliers, including demanding payments without reasonable basis and threatening commercial consequences.

Area of Law

consumer

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