Deakin JD — MLP706 Law & Policy of Misleading Conduct | Complete Cases, Principles & Exam Notes

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Comprehensive exam notes for MLP706 at the Deakin JD, combining both course resources into one formatted document. Every topic includes the legal principle, statute provisions broken down section by section, key cases, and an exam tip telling you exactly when and how to use each authority. The worked PIRAC answers follow the exact exam format required in this subject — structured around the required four-step method for s 18 questions. What's included: 60+ case summaries across all topics Full statutory frameworks broken down provision by provision — ACL ss 18, 29, 33, 4; Part 3-5 safety defects (s 9); Defamation Act 2005 (Vic) ss 10A, 25, 29A, 30, 31, 35 6 complete worked PIRAC answers including the Superb Spices s 18 packaging question (30 marks), Fruitful Flours passing off (10 marks), Oregano safety defect (10 marks), HydraBoost '0% Sugar' (15 marks), Red Burgers greenwashing (25 marks), and Achilles Footwear TV ad (30 marks) Topic-grouped case authority lists under every topic Exam triage table — how to spot which cause of action the question is asking for Master cheat sheet — all cases and key principles in one table Topics covered: ACL s 18 Misleading or Deceptive Conduct (4-step PIRAC method) · ACL s 29 False or Misleading Representations (ss (a), (g), (i), (m)) · ACL s 33 Misleading the Public · ACL s 4 Future Representations · Passing Off (Reckitt v Borden three-element test) · Injurious Falsehood · Safety Defects Part 3-5 (s 9 — design, manufacturing, warning defects + defences) · Negligent Misstatement · Deceit · Silence as Misleading Conduct · Defamation (prima facie elements, imputations, defences, damages) Formatted for easy navigation with colour-coded sections, case cards, statutory tables, and case authority lists throughout.