Restaurant owners fined $13,200 for illegal holiday surcharges

By David Olsen · 5 November 2010 · Legal

Restaurants Hit with $13,200 Fines for Holiday Pricing Scandal

A shocking case of price gouging has come to light, with restaurants ordered to pay a hefty penalty. But what exactly led to this massive fine, and how will it impact the way you dine out?

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Summary

Restaurants charging illegal holiday surcharges have been ordered to pay a penalty of $13,200 each for breaching the all-inclusive pricing lay on their menus by the Federal Court.

Tags: Accc, Graeme Samuel, Holiday Surcharge, Restaurant, Trade Practices Act