Australia says Volkswagen faces legal action if 'defeat devices' found
by Australian Associated Press from on (#P3E5)
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says presence of pollution-cheating software would violate consumer law and risk fines of $1.1m per breach
Volkswagen faces being hauled before a court and fined by the consumer watchdog if pollution-cheating software is found in its Australian cars.
In an update on its investigation into the local impact of the car giant's emissions fraud, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said a discovery of "defeat devices" would violate consumer law.
