Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language
Reasonable grounds
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.
Overview
The overview for this term is being prepared.