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Franchisors: Watch out for new compilations of the Code!

On 1 April 2022, the Franchising Code of Conduct (‘Code’) was amended by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes –…

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Register? Yes, you must!

On 1 April 2022, the Franchising Code of Conduct (‘Code’) was amended by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes –…

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More changes to the Code…but this time there is a sting!

As previously foreshadowed, the Government has now amended the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) to introduce significantly higher penalties and…

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(Slightly) amended version of the Code released

On 28 January 2022, a slightly amended version of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) was registered. A copy of…

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Intending to issue franchise documents after 1 November? Make sure your disclosure document complies!

Recent changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) mean that all franchisors, irrespective of when their financial year ends,…

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Landmark reforms to the Franchising Code have commenced

On 1 June 2021, the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP…

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