The difficult economic conditions and the high numbers of franchise systems in Australia are likely to result in significant opportunities for franchise networks that are performing strongly to acquire a competitive network that is underperforming.

Recent changes to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulations (1989) (Cth) remove an exemption that applied to temporary residents buying residential land in Australia . . .

Legislation introduced in SA could have a significant impact on how franchisors conduct business.

A discussion on the recent Canandian survey to franchisees for the purpose of uncovering the motivations surrounding a decision to invest in a franchise.

On January 1 2010 Deacons Australia merged with the Norton Rose Group to become Norton Rose Australia.

The Franchising Code of Conduct sets out rules governing the franchising relationship - but what happens if they are not followed?

Employers should not expect massive changes, but rather some minor changes with which compliance will be relatively easy.

This NEV strategy demonstrates the keenness of the Federal Government to combat climate change via electric vehicles.

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) released its updated policy on Share Purchase Plans (SPPs). The policy widens the ability of those who hold securities as custodians or trustees to participate in SPPs, rectifying what had been considered as deficiencies in the relief in the previous policy. The new policy also confirms that applicants are able to use electronic payment facilities

The pharmacy industry is moving from community-based dispensaries to discount pharmaceutical and healthcare retailers.

It should now be much easier for technology vendors to contract with the NSW Government.

A high Australian dollar and slowing global economy has certainly impacted heavily on Labor's sixth budget for 2013-14.

Given the NFP sector’s already strong commitment to high standards of governance, in responding to the Federal Government’s Scoping Study for a national not-for-profit regulator we see it as an imperative that any change reduces the sectors current compliance costs so that its ability to focus its limited resources and efforts towards its mission is enhanced. In addition a key goal of any change must see a new regulatory structure being an enabler in adding value to the growing importance of the

Post COVID, local governments should create new data sets to streamline resource allocation & to prompt innovation.

This program, providing support for researchers and SMEs, has two forms of funding: Priming Grants and Bridging Grants.

A wide variety of grants and funding programs can assist start-ups and businesses develop and commercialise their IP.

Copyright has been the focus of database protection but unstructured data poses challenges to traditional legal rights.

Infrastructure delivery is becoming an increasingly critical issue for all governments in Australia, so it is imperative that they explore as many innovative mechanisms to deliver their infrastructure commitments.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released the Consumer Price Index figures for the March 2010 quarter.

A key component of the Federal Budget is the Government's $5.5 billion small business package.