In Relation to 'Conduct' Under S 18 of the ACL

question 15

Multiple Choice

In relation to 'conduct' under s 18 of the ACL, Henjo Investments Pty Ltd & Ors v Collins Marrickville Pty Ltd (1988) 79 ALR 83 is authority for the principal that:

• A) Silence can constitute misleading and deceptive conduct where there is a duty to disclose relevant facts.
• B) Pre-contractual representations can constitute misleading and deceptive conduct.
• C) An advertisement which compared a competitor's products unfavourably with the advertiser's products can constitute misleading and deceptive conduct.
• D) The act of making a contract containing a false warranty is sufficient to constitute misleading and deceptive conduct.

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Definitions:

Drug Therapy

The treatment of disease by the administration of drugs, as distinguished from surgery, radiation, etc., often specifically referring to the use of medication to treat mental health conditions.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Insight Therapies

A range of psychotherapeutic techniques aimed at helping clients understand the root causes of their psychological issues.

Behavior Modification

Behavior Modification is a therapeutic approach which involves changing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement, punishments, and other learning principles.