Secretary, Department of Health & Ageing v Pagasa Australia Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 1545

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Secretary, Department of Health & Ageing v Pagasa Australia Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 1545

THERAPEUTIC GOODS –civil penalties – relevant matters to be considered – agreement as to facts and penalty – need to ensure a penalty is "appropriate" – scrutiny given to agreements – forfeiture – discretion – declaratory relief

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) Spam Act 2003 (Cth), s 24(2) Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), ss 42Y, 54, 54B Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), s 76

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