sec.3Purpose

### 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.