In a totally unexpected move the Australian government has dedicated $2.7m to provide support for franchisees in accessing early conflict intervention. But don’t get too excited.
Australia ADELAIDE: In a 31 March media release, South Australian Labor parliamentarian Mr Tony Piccolo has vowed to forge ahead with state based franchising law reform as a means of providing all franchise industry players with a fairer playing field.
In this article on franchise legislation from Fairfax media, Chalpat Sonti suggests it is ironic that a joint parliamentary committee's report into rectifying flaws in the Australian franchising code of conduct is being ignored.
Associate Professor Frank Zumbo calls on the critics of the inclusion of franchising in new Australian legislation dealing with unfair contract terms to recognise that there would be no compromise of the legitimate protection of any party.
Getting through the period leading up to the termination of a franchise and dealing with post-franchise scam life-changes can be bitter and difficult times.
CANBERRA Federal Parliament of Australia: It would seem that Australia's Small Business Minister, Dr Craig Emerson, has the thickest skin in Australia; or perhaps he is simply the thickest.
"Griffith University created the Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence to give you access to independent franchise information, education and research to help increase the profitability of your franchise and help the franchise sector grow."
PERTH, Australia - The jury in the Lenards Chicken franchise murder trial has brought back a verdict of ‘guilty of murder' for the leader of the sub-franchisor (aka master franchisee) for Western Australia.
Online voting to gauge opinions on Australia’s impending internet filtering scheme indicate a strong feeling against government controlled censorship.
