Sumlong Ltd is a manufacturer of washing machines in Taiwan. Betty bought one of their washing machines recently from the retailer Bung Nee Pty Ltd in Sydney.

Betty put on a load of washing and then went shopping. On her return the house was ablaze and she was told by the firemen that the washing machine had caught fire.

a) Advise Betty what would be the best provision of the Australian consumer law (ACL) to successfully sue for the damage to her house? ?(2 marks) b) Are there any cases that assist Betty?(2 marks) c) Would using the provisions of the ACL be better than an action in negligence and if so why?(2 marks) d) What other sections of the ACL could Betty use? (3 marks) e) What evidentiary difficulties might Betty have in having a successful claim?(3 marks)