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Demagogue Pty Ltd v Ramensky

(1992) 39 FCR 31
JurisdictionAustralia
Year1992
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Silence can constitute misleading or deceptive conduct under former Trade Practices Act s.52 (now ACL s.18) where, on the circumstances, there is a reasonable expectation that a fact would be disclosed. Conduct must be assessed in context as a whole.

Area of Law

consumer protection: misleading or deceptive conduct

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