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ARTICLE · 18 SEPTEMBER 2007

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Franchise arrangements are strictly regulated in Australia under the Franchising Code of Conduct. The Code, established under the Trade Practices Act 1974, is mandatory.

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Amendments To The Franchising Code Of Conduct

Franchise arrangements are strictly regulated in Australia under the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code). The Code, established under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), is mandatory. It requires franchisors to follow strict rules and disclose specific information to franchisees/potential franchisees.

Regulations amending the Code were made on 9 August 2007. These regulations are a result of the Franchising Code Review Committee’s report on the Review of the Disclosure Provisions of the Franchising Code of Conduct last year.

The regulations commence on 1 March 2008.

Overview of the amendments

The amendments can be divided into a number of broad categories as follows:

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