Second Reading Speeches

Competition and Consumer Amendment (Paper Bills and Statements) Bill 2017

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
WILKIE, Andrew, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010
to: ensure that, when a supplier provides a customer with an itemised bill or proof of transaction, the document is given in paper form unless the customer consents to receiving it electronically; and ensure that customers are not charged a fee for receiving the document in paper.

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