RFG and ACCC settle dispute over disclosure and marketing issues
In 2020, following considerable public scrutiny of Retail Food Group, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced proceedings against various…
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Franchise Disclosure Register now live – with a few last minute changes!
Franchise Disclosure Register On Friday 11 November 2022 the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) was amended to make last minute…
Code complacency can be costly… and the ACCC can fine you!
Jim’s Group, in its capacity as franchisor for the Jim’s Dog Wash franchise system, has been fined $24,420 after being issued…
Reminder: 18 days to go to secure your .au direct
From 24 March 2022, Registrants of third level .au domain names such as domainname.com.au and domainname.net.au have been given first…
Case Update – Fuji & Unfair Contract Terms
On 12 August 2022, the Federal Court of Australia found that 38 different contracts entered into by Fujifilm Business Innovation…
Just released: Compilation 8 the Franchising Code
The recent amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct (‘Code’) made by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising)…