Posts tagged "mick keogh"

Workplace relations advisor Employsure was fined $1 million for advertising that misrepresented the company as a government agency, or being affiliated with one.

Small businesses can now collectively bargain with their suppliers without first needing the consumer watchdog’s approval.

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

A court has fined caravan manufacturer Jayco $75,000 for breaching consumer law, after it failed to refund a customer for a faulty product.

The ACCC says Australia should introduce new nation-wide fair trading laws to better protect small businesses, and impose penalties on companies that contravene the Food and Grocery Code.

More small businesses are reporting dodgy behavior in the B2B market, prompting a warning from the ACCC and deputy chair Mick Keogh.

Jump! Swim Schools misled franchisees by promising to set their pools up within 12 months, the ACCC has alleged in court documents.

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.

The ACCC has warned franchisors not complying with the franchising code that it will pursue enforcement action amid a crackdown.

An ACCC blitz has prompted Visy, Cleanaway and Suez to change their contract terms, over concern several clauses may have been unfair.

Fitness First Australia has paid a $12,600 penalty over concerns it had breached excessive payment surcharge provisions.