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Recent changes to Australia’s mandatory law (the Franchising Code of Conduct) which regulates many forms of franchise and distribution agreements, introduce a new Franchise Disclosure Register. Franchisors have until 14 November 2022 to register as a franchisor and to provide a copy of their disclosure document to the public register.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued two infringement notices to be paid by Jim's Group Pty Ltd. ACCC can issue an infringement notice when it has reasonable grounds to believe a person or business has contravened certain consumer protection provisions.

Ultra Tune has come under fire from the ACCC for allegedly breaching court orders in relation to the Franchising Code of Conduct and for allegedly breaching a court ordered compliance program. Ultra

TodayHeadline 7-Eleven's $98m class action bill approved –

7-Eleven is set to pay Australian franchisees a total of $98million in a class action settlement and the Federal Court has now given its reasoning for the settlements approval.

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (ASX: API) by Wesfarmers (ASX: WES). API is a retailer and

The 2022 awards see work with climate change being acknowledged and a wife and husband team making the list.   COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Dr Alan Simon FINKEL AO, South Yarra VIC 3141 For eminent service to science, to national energy innovation and research infrastructure capability, to climate change and COVID-19…

The competition regulator has warned franchisors of their legal obligations when dealing with franchisees following recent reforms.

The federal government has released plans to improve transparency in the $180 billion franchising sector by establishing a public register.

The Morrison Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve transparency in the franchise sector by developing a register of franchise