Section 58DA — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

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One or more external dispute resolution schemes may be authorised for dealing with consumer complaints about scams relating to, connected with, or using regulated services.

An existing scheme like the AFCA scheme could be authorised for this purpose, or new schemes could be developed and authorised.

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Related sections

s 58CB — Sector‑specific codes (SPF codes)
s 58CC — Content of SPF codes
s 58CD — Delegation
s 58DB — Minister may authorise external dispute resolution schemes for a regulated sector
s 58DC — Content, including requirements, of a scheme that is not already authorised under a Commonwealth law
s 58DD — Scheme operator to report to SPF regulators

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