Thermomix kitchen machines are sold during in-home demonstrations by consultants, who get a commission. Consultants are independent contractors, rather than employees of Thermomix, and are managed by group leaders who also earn a commission from sales. Judge Bowden ruled that Thermomix had not been misleading or deceptive in changing the geographical area and had received consent for the consultant transfers. Judge Bowden also found there was no evidence of Thermomix using unfair tactics or treating Higgins differently to others. Separately, Thermomix is being taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over a faulty seal on one of its models.

Source: The Guardian August 12, 2017 00:33 UTC