australian consumer law

australian consumer law Archives

Geowash hit with mammoth $4.2m penalty

Geowash slammed with mammoth $4.2m penalty

Close to 12 months after successfully prosecuting former hand car wash franchise Geowash, the Australian Competition and...
JUMP! asset freezing extension puts future in jeopardy

ACCC launches action against JUMP! Swim Schools franchisor

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal proceedings against JUMP! Swim Schools fran...
Avoid misrepresentation to franchise buyers

7 ways to avoid misrepresentation

Franchisors have always had to operate under a regulated environment, but scrutiny has increased. We are still seeing co...

“Puffery” slammed – RFG hit with consumer law breach

The embattled franchisor behind QSR chains Donut King and Gloria Jeans Coffees has been dealt another blow this week, wi...
Inside Franchise Business: franchisee faces court for alleged underpayments

Consumer law updates see ACCC with renewed power

Australian retailers will face new market conditions under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), with the Treasury Laws Ame...

What franchisors need to know about the consumer law penalty increase

New legislation recommending an increase in maximum financial penalties for beaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)...