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New look Franchising Code takes effect 1 April
The new-look Franchising Code takes effect tomorrow, 1 April 2025, with changes designed to strengthen franchisee protec...
Budget 2025 underwhelms with small business support: FCA, COSBOA
The Budget failed to provide a long term strategy for small business growth.
Government pledges $7m to ACCC to help fight franchising bad behaviour
The government aims to boost the ACCC's powers of enforcement with its cash injection.
Key fringe benefits tax changes 2025: What to know about this March
Check the changes in FBT due to start in April.
Din Tai Fung terminates Australian franchisee after major wage violation
All Aussie locations have been closed and replaced by new chain Double Chin Eats.
United Petroleum operator underpaid staff, fined $179,221
The workers were paid flat rates for fixed weekly hours and no overtime.
FCA backs National Small Business Strategy
Small businesses contribute $590 billion to the Australian economy.
A bright future for franchising in 2025
The FCA is introducing an industry awards night in June 2025.
Ultra Tune appeal dismissed, $1.5m fines upheld
Thus is the second unsuccessful appeal by Ultra Tune following a 2019 fine.
BOQ sanctioned for charging deceased customers
The Bank of Queensland has been sanctioned for charging a total of $158,834 in fees and interest to the estates of decea...