Australian Capital Territory
Fair Trading (Fitness Industry) Code of Practice 2009 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2009–65
made under the  
Fair Trading Act 1992, section 34 approval of codes of practice
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Section 34 of the Fair Trading Act 1992 allows for approval of codes of practice. A code of practice may provide for the fair dealing between a particular class of suppliers and consumers and may, among other things, require an entity to be registered and prescribe conditions on registration.

This instrument provides for the revocation of the Fair Trading Fitness Industry Code of Practice – June 2005, and approval of the Fair Trading Fitness Industry Code of Practice 2009.

The object of the Code is to promote consumer confidence in the fitness industry, encourage the community to participate in regular physical fitness activities, ensure appropriate standards of trading are maintained and to provide a complaints resolution process.  

In preparing the Fair Trading Fitness Industry Code of Practice 2009 the Commissioner for Fair Trading consulted with, and sought submissions from, consumers, suppliers, a peak industry body and other interested parties.

This instrument commences on 1 July 2009. The Fair Trading Fitness Industry Code of Practice 2009 applies to all new and existing membership agreements as of commencement.