Posts tagged "franchising code of conduct"

Australia's franchising rules will face a new independent review, giving small businesses a chance to share how recent regulatory changes are shaping the $170 billion sector.

Businesses that are found to have breached the franchising code now face potential fines of up to $10 million, as part of continued efforts to stamp out bad behaviour in the sector.

The federal government has released plans to improve transparency in the $180 billion franchising sector that's often plagued with disputes between franchisees and franchisors.

Reforms designed to better protect franchisees from unfair conduct in the $154 billion franchising industry will come into effect next month.

A group of franchisees of the gym chain Viva Leisure are taking legal action against their franchisor over a change to their agreement.

The ACCC is renewing calls for prospective franchisees to “do their homework” after a courier company was fined $1.9 million.

Multinational car companies found to seriously breach the franchising code could soon face up to $10 million fines.

Franchisees could gain more rights under a private senator’s bill, which passed the Senate with a three-vote majority on Monday.

The Morrison government has balked at calls for an overhaul of franchising, and will instead pursue minor changes to existing regulations.

The government has appointed a taskforce to review the Franchising Code of Conduct. So let's take a closer look at how it's faring.

The Senate committee overseeing the franchising inquiry has delayed its report by 29 days, alerting the sector to the news with a sly update to its website.

The release of a highly anticipated franchising report by the Senate is set to be delayed for a third time as the industry awaits a verdict.