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Retail Food Group's profits plunge

RFG will face court over alleged unconscionable conduct

The ACCC is taking Retail Food Group to federal court over “unconscionable and misleading conduct” toward its own franch...
Casual worker rules up for discussion

Casual worker rules a hot topic this week in industrial relations bill

Casual workers are soon to see some changes to their working conditions, with a long-awaited decision handed down by the...
Plan for a risk-free Christmas office party

Are your ready for a risk-free Christmas office party?

Staff are working from home, and Covid-rules remain in place, so what will this year’s office Christmas party look like?...
Retailers negative outlook

What you need to know about the Vic Govt rent relief extension due to Covid-19

We are now over six months into the pandemic with restrictions eased in many states and parts of regional Victoria. Howe...
Back in Motion removes allegedly unfair terms

Back in Motion removes allegedly unfair terms from franchise agreement

Back in Motion is to remove allegedly unfair terms from its franchise agreement after the Australian Competition and Con...
Covid-19 rental regulations safety net

Sneakerboy case: time is running out on rental regulations under Covid-19 Code

The Sneakerboy case reveals the impact of Covid-19, the regard a court will have to it and the National Code of Conduct ...
Grill'd taps into KFC space

McDonald’s sues Hungry Jack’s over ‘big’ burgers

McDonald’s is taking Hungry Jack’s to task over a burger, filing a trademark infringement notice in the Federal Co...
Total Tools' $57m acquisition goes ahead

Total Tools sued by competitor

Sydney Tools has confirmed it is suing competitor Total Tools over an alleged email hacking. According to Sydney Tools, ...
$630,000 per breach; Former Han’s Café franchisee facing monster fines for alleged repeated exploitation

$630,000 per breach; Former franchisee facing monster fines for alleged repeated exploitation

A former Han’s Café franchisee from Western Australia has become the state’s first to face legal action under the ...
Back in Motion removes allegedly unfair terms

5 ways to avoid a franchise agreement fail

What could possibly go wrong? How to ensure you don’t set yourself up for trouble when setting up or amending your...