Australia · Marketing and promotions
HSK United notices put sale pricing and returns wording under scrutiny
Four infringement notices were paid over alleged strike-through pricing and returns-policy representations. Payment is not an admission that the law was contravened.
What this means
Understand the practical effect.
Four infringement notices were paid over alleged strike-through pricing and returns-policy representations. Payment is not an admission that the law was contravened.
What to do
Turn the update into action.
Use genuine price history for comparison claims and make sure returns wording preserves Australian Consumer Law remedies rather than presenting a store policy as the only right.
Official source
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Practical support
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Confirm the products, customer journeys, claims, suppliers or processes affected, then identify the evidence, ownership and timing needed for a defensible response.
Watchdog can assess the update against your circumstances and recommend the most useful next step.
Important information
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This update is general information, not legal advice. Laws, official guidance and proceedings can change. Check the current source and your specific facts before acting.