... be provided by common law. Examples of the government introducing legislation as a means of providing greater protection to consumers than common law are: The Trade and Practices Act 1974(Cth); and The Sale of Goods Act 1895(Qld). Contract law was introduced as a means of providing assurance as to ... The conduct of persons other than corporations who are: trading with other countries sec 51, trading within a Territory, between State and a Territory sec 122, trade of goods or services to the Commonwealth sec 52, use of communication/ media services in the case of conduct infringing Part V...

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... issues regarding national policies and international frameworks for global commerce (including e-commerce) and the risks for new barriers or impediments that could arise as the global market matures. These trade agreements are subject to their own historical development and also to the historical political barriers of the countries participating. Even today, there are countries that refuse to do business with ... another because of past and present political, ethnic, religious and/or economic differences. Internet availability can possibly be affected by both short and long term grudges,...

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