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Introduction Agents Act 2001
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### sec.3 Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to provide for fair trading within the introduction agency industry by—
establishing a licensing system for introduction agents; and
establishing methods for disqualifying unsuitable people from the industry; and
setting minimum standards for carrying on the business of an introduction agent; and
improving the provision of information to consumers about introduction services and the prices for services; and
ensuring representations about introduction services include accurate details of the services provided; and
promoting sound business practices within the industry in order to protect consumers.
- (a) establishing a licensing system for introduction agents; and
- (b) establishing methods for disqualifying unsuitable people from the industry; and
- (c) setting minimum standards for carrying on the business of an introduction agent; and
- (d) improving the provision of information to consumers about introduction services and the prices for services; and
- (e) ensuring representations about introduction services include accurate details of the services provided; and
- (f) promoting sound business practices within the industry in order to protect consumers.