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The information and publications available on our website are broad guides to aspects of legislation and the work of the ACCC. These documents are solely intended to provide a general understanding of the subject matter and to help you assess whether you need more detailed information.

They are not and should not be regarded as legal advice. You should seek your own legal advice where appropriate.

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This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement.

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