Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language

False or misleading representations

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Definition

Specific representations about goods/services incl. environmental attributes

References

Australian GovernmentCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 — Australian Consumer Law

Australian Consumer Law section 29 prohibits specified false or misleading representations about goods, services and business activities.

In practiceEnvironmental and sustainability representations should be accurate, appropriately qualified and supported by evidence before they are made.

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23 Aug 2026
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