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ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
7-Eleven hits media headlines with franchisee store takeovers
The convenience chain says it takes seriously its responsibilities under industry Codes.
Grill’d in court over alleged greenwashing related to tree donation campaign
The ACCC alleges the Tree Day Tuesday campaign misled consumers.
Landmark McDonald’s lawsuit could affect over 300,000 workers
The SDA Union claims McDonald's is an accessory to breaches of workplace law.
Ex-Goodyear Autocare operator faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges underpayments of wages and entitlements.
Ex-United Petroleum couple hit with $40K penalties
Misleading records were a deliberate attempt to hide non-compliance.
Budget’s productivity, regulatory measures welcomed but COSBOA cautions on tax changes
Proposed tax changes may have unintended consequences for small business owners.
Harvey Norman faces Queensland courts over interest-free promotion
The retailer faces questions over its 60-month interest-free no-deposit payment method.
Red tape pressures mount as businesses push for reform
COSBOA believes the red tape burden on small business is severe.
OPSM parent Luxottica fined $19,800 for alleged Code breach
Failure to update its Franchise Disclosure Register entry has cost the business.