COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

 

Trade Practices Act 1974

 

Consumer Protection Notice No. 4 of 2010

 

PERMANENT BAN ON GOODS

 

I, CRAIG EMERSON, Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, pursuant to section 65C(7) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, IMPOSE a permanent ban on the goods specified below.

 

Particulars of Goods

 

Balls manufactured from fire resistant material, designed to be doused in flammable liquid and ignited, and intended to be used for the purpose of amusement by kicking or throwing, including but not limited to goods supplied as "Fire Footbag", except where such goods are supplied for use by professional entertainers or for theatrical use and where the purchaser is able to demonstrate such qualifications or intended use.

 

 

 

Dated this 22nd day of January 2010.

 

 

CRAIG EMERSON

Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs