The Jump! Swim Schools franchise, and its founder and director Ian Campbell have found themselves in deep water. In a judgment handed down last month[1],
Under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulation 2014 (the ‘Code‘), a franchisor is required to update their Disclosure Document annually. Following the announcement by the Australian
Changes to the Australian Consumer Law, amending the definition of “consumer” have come into effect on 1 July 2021, which is a timely reminder for businesses to
Are you an intermediary who will receive a financial incentive (commission or referral fee) from a supplier as a result of a transaction with a
Are you a supplier who, while doing business, supplies goods or services to a consumer in NSW? If you answered ‘yes’, then you must comply
On 21 December 2020, the ACCC commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Lorna Jane over its “Anti-virus Activewear’ claims. Lorna Jane made claims in
Operating as a manufacturer, importer, supplier or retailer of goods and services within Australia is somewhat simplified by the key piece of legislation being of
For anyone looking at entering a franchise agreement, it is important they locate the restraint of trade (or non-compete clause) within the franchise agreement and
Without expert advice, franchising can be risky business so it is important to be aware of the possible risks associated with the process prior to
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) recently released its Digital Platforms Inquiry which, although focused on the impact of digital platforms (Google and Facebook) on competition in the
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