The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's seventh Competing Fairly Forum, Growing Good Business Relationships, is now available over the internet via video streaming technology.
Over the coming months, Growing Good Business Relationships will not only be available to businesses with internet connections but will also be presented across Australia through individual video presentations.
"The objective of our Forums is to advise business, particularly in rural and regional Australia, about their rights and responsibilities under the Trade Practices Act 1974," ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said today.
"We endeavour to assist them in understanding the relationship between producers, wholesalers and retailers, and how disputes that may occur can be resolved in the most amicable way."
This year's Forum discusses supply chain relationships in the horticultural industry, looking at three main themes:
- the important issues facing various participants in the supply chain;
- trade practices issues that may arise and how best to deal with them; and
- steps that industry participants can take to improve commercial relationships.
Trade practices issues covered include misleading or deceptive conduct, unconscionable conduct, price fixing, authorisations, transparency in commercial relationships, good business practice, and avoiding business disputes.
The Forum is a 40 minute panel discussion with host Emma Alberici, well respected television journalist and presenter. The panel includes ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, three industry representatives involved in different links of the supply chain, and the Retail Grocery Industry Ombudsman.
The video stream allows viewers with different internet connection speeds to choose the stream most appropriate. An audio only version is available for visually impaired persons and a transcript of the forum for hearing impaired persons is also available.
The Competing Fairly Forums are an integral part of the ACCC's Small Business Rural and Regional Program. They aim to provide relevant information to small businesses and regional communities about their rights and obligations under the Trade Practices Act 1974.
For further information on the CFF call the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502 or visit the ACCC's website.