The Australian Government has now released the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) submitted by Dr Michael Schaper. The Report contains a number of significant findings and...more
The Australian Government has recently announced that another comprehensive review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is to be undertaken by Dr. Michael Schaper. The report, which is intended to include appropriate...more
The new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (the Register) is imminent, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) having announced that it will be introduced on 1 July 2023. The Register was established in...more
On or before 14 November 2022, franchisors operating a franchise system in Australia will need to create a franchise profile and publish key disclosure information about their franchise on the new Franchise Disclosure...more
From November 2021, directors of Australian companies will need to apply for and verify their identity as part of a new statutory requirement for them to have a Director Identification Number (DIN). Applications for DINs will...more
On 1 June 2021, the Australian Government released amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct and a number of these have already begun to apply. A summary of when various key changes take effect is set out below. ...more
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down its decision in Dental Corporation Pty Ltd v Moffet [2020] FCAFC 118. This decision again highlights potential risks, particularly with respect to...more
For listed companies with a financial year ending on 30 June, Annual General Meeting (AGM) season is rapidly approaching. Companies should be thinking about preparing for AGMs in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. With...more
*This information is accurate as of 7.00 pm Monday 30 March 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves.
In light of the current global circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has...more
*This information is accurate as of 6.30pm Friday 27 March 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves.
Contracts in Australia and around the world are being impacted by the extraordinary measures and...more
*This information is accurate as of 10.00 am Friday 20 March 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves....more
THE PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FAIRNESS IN FRANCHISING REPORT -
1. Proposed Regulatory Reform of the Franchising Industry -
On 14 March 2019, the Parliamentary Joint Committee...more
The case of Moffet v Dental Corporation Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 344 was recently determined by the Federal Court of Australia, and is another important decision relevant to dental practices. ...more
Many franchisors and other participants in the franchising sector are anticipating with concern the outcome of The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (Bill) which was introduced into the Federal...more
Franchising is set to undergo change following the Australian Federal election. The Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment recently recommended further amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to allow...more
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While dispute resolution clauses may be straightforward for domestic franchise agreements as a result of the Franchising Code, dispute resolution clauses can be one of the most neglected provisions in international master...more
3/21/2016
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