"The object of this Act is to enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion of competition and fair trading and provision for consumer protection."
The Act is administered by
- Attorney-General's Department
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Department of the Treasury
Full text for the Act can be found at Federal Register of Legislation