Queensland Consolidated Acts

INTRODUCTION AGENTS ACT 2001 - SECT 3

The purpose of this Act is to provide for fair trading within the introduction agency industry by--

(a) establishing a licensing system for introduction agents; and

(b) establishing methods for disqualifying unsuitable people from the industry; and

(c) setting minimum standards for carrying on the business of an introduction agent; and

(d) improving the provision of information to consumers about introduction services and the prices for services; and

(e) ensuring representations about introduction services include accurate details of the services provided; and

(f) promoting sound business practices within the industry in order to protect consumers.