Vertongen v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 413) and Dunlop [2018] NZREADT 44 [pdf, 235 KB]
...respondent on appeal that whether or not there has been unfairness depends upon the outcome that resulted rather than the subjective state of mind of the person who has been charged. Given that the Act and the regulatory framework have as their purpose protection of consumers in respect of transactions1, we would accept that such an approach is legitimate. [33] As it was, Mr Simpson’s case was that it was “unfair” for the appellant to proceed with authorising the electrical r...