#EveryoneNeedsAPlan: Gift Cards and Consumer Rights

Received a Gift Card for Christmas? You should know your legal rights under Australia Consumer Law ('ACL'):

• Gift Card must be valid for for 3 years from date of purchase (some exemptions to this rule)
• Replacement Card or refund must be given if the card doesn't work or can't be activated
• Gift Card can't be offered by supplier in lieu of replacing faulty goods
• Supplier can't charge fees associated with the Gift Card (e.g., card activation fee)

You can read the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ('ACCC') newsletter here for a more detailed explanation.