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Code changes 2025 opportunity

‘Reasonable opportunity’: ACCC issues guidance on upcoming Code changes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidance on the changes to the Franchising Code due to c...
Bakers Delight franchisor liability (1)

Bakers Delight decision a warning for franchisors

The court decision maintains the franchisor bears reverse onus of proof.
Federal Court decision retailers

Federal Court decision has ‘far-reaching impact’ on retailers 

Higher costs, increased compliance and reduced productivity could result from the decision.
COSBOA payroll reform

COSBOA calls for urgent payroll reform in the wake of court ruling

The recent Woolworths ruling has created an impossible payroll burden, COSBOA says.
Harcourts NZ cartel allegations

Harcourts franchisees face cartel allegations

Harcourts NZ has said it is co-operating with the Commerce Commission.
wage ruling retail burden

Retail group warns of increased burden on SMEs in wage ruling fallout 

The ARA is advocating for solutions to make the retail award easy to understand.
United Petroleum ex-operators fined (1)

$38,500 fines for ex-United Petroleum operators

The Fair Work Ombudsman has pursued five litigations against former United Petroleum operators.
Harvey-Norman-code-breach

‘Barely arguable’: Federal Court rejects Harvey Norman’s appeal to Asic case

The Federal Court confirmed the promotional message was misleading.
Fined

Ex-United Petroleum operator fined $16K

The former operator allegedly breached the Fair Work Act.
Rent4Keeps franchisee fined overcharging

Rent4Keeps and franchisee Darranda pay $7.4m for overcharging

Franchisee Darranda provided white goods and electrical goods on instalments.