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    Australian Government releases response to Fairness in Franchising report

    The Fairness in Franchising Report investigated the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Article

    eCommerce and Franchising

    e-commerce, or the on-line channel to market, is the biggest strategic challenge facing Australian franchise networks.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Article

Foreign Corporations: The Bribery Act 2010 (UK)

The Bribery Act 2010 (UK) was passed by the UK Parliament on 8 April 2010 and is expected to progressively come into force from May. Because of its extraterritorial operation, it may have serious ramifications for Australian corporations which conduct some business activities in the UK. The offence of failing to prevent bribery applies to conduct of corporations outside the UK if the corporation (or partnership) carries on a business or part of its business within the UK even if that part of the
AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchisee wage fraud: 7-Eleven vindicated in NSW Supreme Court case

    7-Eleven's decision to terminate its franchise agreement with a franchisee for engaging in wage fraud was vindicated.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchising Code breach penalties – A step closer

    The new Bill will allow regulations to impose monetary penalties on franchisors associated with a breach of the Code.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
  • Article

    Franchising In Australia: 7-Eleven Off The Hook For Franchisee Wage Violations....For Now

    An Australian government inquiry report published earlier this year recommended review of the Australian Franchising Code "… with a view to assessing the respective responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees...
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher
  • Article

    Franchising: Ultra Tune v ACCC - Round II

    The judge stated that the standard financial statements for the fund were not sufficient for franchising code purposes.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Holman Webb
    Holman Webb
  • Article

    FRANCHISORS TAKE NOTE

    Conduct between franchisors and franchisees is regulated by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulations 2024.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Pointon Partners
    Pointon Partners
  • Article

    Major consequences for franchise businesses and franchisors under new laws

    Franchisors must ensure that their franchisees comply with employment laws and don't underpay or rip off their employees.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Stacks Law Firm
    Stacks Law Firm
  • Article

    Recent case a Paradise for Franchisors

    The Court supported the view that well worded disclosure documents reduced successful claims for breaches of the Code.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Restraints of trade within Franchise Agreements – Clause 23 of the Franchising Code of Conduct

    Clause 23 of the Franchising Code of Conduct can be a way for franchisees to avoid the operation of these restraint clauses.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Holman Webb
    Holman Webb
  • Article

    The Franchise Disclosure Register is now in force

    Franchisors must, if they haven't already, create a profile on the Franchise Disclosure Register as soon as possible.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Holman Webb
    Holman Webb
  • Article

    NEWS FLASH – Upstream liability of holding companies and franchisors for exploited workers

    The changes will impact holding companies and franchisors who have significant influence or control over their networks.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Kemp Strang Lawyers
    Kemp Strang Lawyers
  • Article

    Time for change at 7-Eleven: workplace responsibility of upper management

    This wage fraud issue was highly-publicised, with the spotlight turning to the culpability of 7-Eleven's head office.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • Article

    Senate Inquiry into Franchising

    The Terms of Reference flag a broad consideration of franchise regulation, regulator conduct and of the franchise sector.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    The Franchising Code of Conduct

    The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code to regulate conduct between franchisors.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Franchisors, it's time to update the Franchise Disclosure Register

    Franchisors must do an annual review and play an active role in keeping their profile up-to-date.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    How can a head office make its franchisees sell pizza at a loss? Surely that's unconscionable." Which case won?

    Franchisees alleged franchisor negligently designed the value strategy, breached the franchise agreement by enforcing it, and acted unconscionably under ACL.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Stacks Law Firm
    Stacks Law Firm
  • Article

    New Guide for Small Business to Aid in Avoiding Scams from ACCC

    To help small businesses avoid scams, the Australian Consumer & Competitions Commission (ACCC) has recently published a guide aimed at reducing the increasing number of businesses falling foul of scams aimed at small businesses.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Part 6: Independent Legal Advice For Franchise Buyers: Negotiation And Committing With Clarity

    By the time the evaluation is done, the remaining task is to commit well: to take advice that is substantive rather than a formality, to ask for clarification even where negotiation is unlikely, and to carry the disciplines of due diligence into the operation of the business. None of it removes risk, but together these change the character of the risk you accept.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Whelan Lawyers
    Whelan Lawyers
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