Airbnb – A cautionary tale of misleading consumers under the Australian Consumer Law
Malcolm Campbell
January 16, 2024
In December 2023, the Federal Court ordered Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb) to pay penalties of $15 million for admitting to false or misleading representations to Australian consumers about accommodation prices. Additionally, Airbnb has undertaken to pay up to $15 million in compensation to affected consumers.
