“Witch hunt”: Ugg boot maker claims ACCC sought to “bully” him over a $25,200 fine
Ugg boot manufacturer Ozwear Connection has been fined $25,200 over ACCC allegations it misrepresented its products as Australian-made.
A businessman whose company has been fined $25,200 for allegedly misrepresenting a range of ugg boot products as Australian-made claims he’s the victim of an ACCC “witch hunt”.
Jason Zhang, the owner of footwear manufacturer Ozwear Connection, was issued two infringement notices over claims his business created the false impression its ugg boots were made in Australia when they’re actually manufactured in China.
The competition and consumer watchdog alleges between January and April 2018, Ozwear claimed on its website its ugg boots were “100% Aussie owned” and made using “the best materials available in Australia”.
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