Section 158 Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act
Section 158 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 is about Service of notices. It is under Part XVIII (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Act.
(1) Any notice or other document required or authorised to be served on or given to any person for the purpose of this Act may be served or given by delivering it to that person, or by leaving it at that person’s usual or last known place of residence or business or at the address specified by that person in any notice, application, or other document made, given or tendered to the Commission under this Act, or by posting it by registered mail to the person at that place of residence or business or at that address.
(2) Where any notice or other document is sent to a person by registered mail, then, unless the contrary is shown, it shall be deemed to have been delivered to the person when it would have been delivered in the ordinary course of posting a mail, unless the contrary is established.
(3) In proving the delivery contemplated under subsection (2), it shall be sufficient to prove that there is return post office slip showing actual delivery.
(4) Where, for any purpose under this Act, a notice or document is required to be served on an undertaking, the notice or document may be served on the secretary, executive officer, manager, or other officer holding a similar
position in the undertaking and for the purpose of this Act, service on an association or body shall, unless otherwise directed by the Commission, be deemed to be service on all persons or undertakings who are members of the association or body or who are represented on the association or body by those members.
