Consumer rights
Who is a consumer? A person who pays for goods and/or services from a supplier.
A goods or a service?
Some consumer rights… A consumer has the right to: Expect that goods and services will be safe and of good quality Be given the correct information about goods and services Be able to choose what to buy, where to buy, when to buy Complain be listened to Receive fair treatment Refund, exchange or repair if product is of bad quality Expect labels to show contents, quantity and quality of the goods purchased
Steps to take when unhappy with good or services Contact the producer of the goods or services Ask to see the manager Be polite Outline the complaint clearly
Australian competition and consumer commission Give you information about your consumer rights and obligations. Give you information about your consumer rights and obligations. Suggestions for how to handle problems Suggest the right agency to complain to if they cannot help you. Suggest the right agency to complain to if they cannot help you. Provide a range of consumer information materials so you can learn more about your consumer rights. Provide a range of consumer information materials so you can learn more about your consumer rights.