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Australia to consult on draft legislation banning unfair-trading practices in 2026

( November 24, 2025, 07:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Australian government will prioritize drafting legislation to ban unfair-trading practices such as subscription traps and hidden fees, a minister has said. In a statement on Monday, Australian Competition Minister Andrew Leigh said that in early 2026, the government will consult on draft legislation on banning unfair-trading practices. Leigh said that the update to the country’s consumer law, which would factor in power imbalances, will require businesses to disclose key information before signing customers up for a subscription, notify customers before a free trial ends and remove unreasonable barriers to cancellation.Statement follows:23 November 2025...

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