ACCC says Clarus lied about Telstra association

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings against Clarus Telecom Pty Ltd in the Federal Court of Australia.

The ACCC has alleged that Clarus Telecom, through its telemarketers, has misled consumers by making representations that their company and the services they provide are affiliated with or provided on behalf of Telstra Corporation. According to the ACCC, Telstra is a competitor of Clarus Telecom.

The independent body will seek orders declaring that Clarus Telecom has engaged in contraventions of sections 52 and 53 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 and that it put in place a trade practices law compliance program.

The ACCC is also seeking orders that Clarus Telecom publish a corrective notice and an article aimed at informing the telecommunications industry about compliance with the Act.

The matter has been listed for a scheduling conference before Justice Middleton in the Federal Court on 14 October.

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