Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)
Section 45EA
Provisions contravening section 45E not to be given effect
The provision
A person must not give effect to a provision of a contract, arrangement or understanding if, because of the provision, the making of the contract or arrangement, or the arriving at the understanding, by the person:
(a) contravened subsection 45E(2) or (3); or
(b) would have contravened subsection 45E(2) or (3) if:
(i) section 45E had been in force when the contract or arrangement was made, or the understanding was arrived at; and
(ii) the words “is in writing and” and “written” were not included in subsection 45E(4).
Note: Conduct that would otherwise contravene this section can be authorised under subsection 88(7A).
Legislative history
Substituted by Act 60 of 1996
Commentary
Forthcoming
