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OBLIGATIONS - Week 1 Material
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- 1What is the Law of Obligations?‘An umbrella term for contract, tort and restitution. The phrase is sometimes used to reflect the theory that there is not a general law of contract, tort or restitution; rather, there is a general law of obligations, which is manifested in particular forms of contracts, torts and responses to unjust enrichment.’
– Butterworths Concise Australian Legal Dictionary - 2In April 1985, eight basic consumer rights were endorsed by the United Nations’ General Assembly:1. Right to safety – to be protected against products, production processes and services which are hazardous to health or life.
2. Right to be informed – to be given the facts needed to make an informed choice, and to be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising and labelling.
3. Right to choose – to be able to select from a range of products and services offered at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.
4. Right to be heard – to have consumer interests represented in the making and execution of government policy, and in the development of products and services.
5. Right to satisfaction of basic needs – to have access to essential goods and services, including adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education and sanitation.
6. Right to redress – to receive a fair settlement of just claims, including compensation for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services.
7. Right to consumer education – to acquire knowledge and skills needed to make informed, confident choices...
8. Right to a healthy environment – to live and work in a
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