Jasmine has just started a new coffee shop business and has employed 10 members of staff.

She has purchased a large dining table which she put in her staff lunchroom. Within days of putting the dining table in place, it collapsed when one of the staff members placed a microwave oven on it. She is considering taking action against the retailer that sold the table to her and wants to know whether that would be considered a consumer sale. Explain whether Jasmine is a consumer under Australian Consumer Law.

James has recently had to spend $1,000 to tow his neighbour’s motorhome to a safe location. The motorhome, which was left in his care, was damaged in a recent storm while his neighbour was stranded overseas after a brief holiday. James was unable to contact his neighbour in any way at the time. Briefly explain whether an agency relationship has arisen and if so, what type of agency.