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The New Code is here…

Treasury has delivered franchisors with an early Christmas present, releasing the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes —Franchising) Regulations 2024 (New Code),…

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New information statement 

The content and format of the Information Statement to be given to prospective franchisees and published on the Australian Competition…

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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…

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Full Federal Court decision regarding ss40(3) and 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act stands: Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2025] HCATrans 46

The High Court of Australia has refused special leave to the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (UCPT) to…

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ASX introduces close review procedure for serious disclosure concerns

In Compliance Update No. 06/25, ASX introduced a new ‘close review’ procedure to address instances where an entity has seriously…

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Intellectual Property, Technology & Media Newsletter – June 2025

Welcome to our Newsletter, bringing you the latest in Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Law news. Estate of the art:…

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