Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language

Reasonable grounds

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Definition

Forward-looking claims need reasonable grounds at the time made or are deemed misleading

References

Australian GovernmentCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 — Australian Consumer Law

Australian Consumer Law section 4 addresses representations about future matters and the need for reasonable grounds.

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

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