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Friday, June 4, 2021
On 1 June 2021, the Australian Government released amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct and a number of these have already begun to apply. A summary of when various key changes take effect is set out below.
From 2 June 2021: amendments have taken effect regarding dispute resolution which apply to all disputes notified on or after 2 June 2021 (even if the agreement was entered into before that date). The changes mean there are additional dispute resolution options available (such as voluntary arbitration, conciliation, and multi-party alternative dispute resolution), and rapid appointment of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioner/arbitrator is contemplated for certain disputes. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) will now oversee all dispute resolution advisor functions.
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The small business ombudsman is backing the federal government’s efforts to streamline licensing requirements for trades workers and their employers.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson said under new laws passed by the Senate, skilled workers will be able to take up jobs across states and territories without having to obtain a new licence for the same type of work in another jurisdiction.
“This is a red tape buster that will help small business tradespeople who want to meet the demand for their skills across Australia,” Billson said.
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The package included the creation of this $11 million mutual recognition scheme, which the government expects will benefit 124,000 people.
Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese in the House of Representatives. Source: AAP/Mick Tsikas.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese delivered his budget reply speech on Thursday in Parliament, promising an alternative economic recovery that works “for all Australians”.
For small businesses, a Labor government promises to invest in entrepreneurship, training for future industries, industrial relations reform and more.
“I want Australia to emerge from this crisis stronger, smarter and more self-reliant, with an economic recovery that works for all Australians,” Albanese said.
“If you increase wages, workers will have more to spend in their local small businesses.”
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