The competition and consumer watchdog has launched unprecedented legal action against JJ Richards and Sons for breaches of new laws implemented to protect small businesses.

Watchdog takes action against rubbish contracts

11 September 2017

A watchdog has launched unprecedented legal action against JJ Richards and Sons for breaches of new laws implemented to protect small businesses.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges that eight clauses in JJ Richards’ standard small business contract are void.

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Watchdog takes action against rubbish contracts