Franchise Law & Compliance

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a timely reminder to franchisors across Australia: Your Franchise Disclosure Register profile must be accurate, complete, and up to date, or you risk enforcement action. Franchise Disclosure Register compliance warning as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) increases enforcement under the Franchising Code of Conduct in Australia. This latest communication reinforces a growing regulato

Published: 25 October 2025 Category: Franchising Law Updates Introduction If you’re a franchisor in Australia, there’s a major compliance date fast approaching. From 1 November 2025 , several key rules under the new Franchising Code of Conduct will come into effect — and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released updated guidance to help franchisors prepare. These changes are not just administrative. They directly impact how franchise agre

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Privacy laws have changed in Australia — and franchise networks must catch up. Are you ready? With updates to the Privacy Act 1988...

Date: 4 August 2025 Author: Bane Legal Services A Queensland-based Harvey Norman franchisor has paid a $15,650 penalty after the...

The franchising landscape in Australia changed dramatically on 1 April 2025. With the introduction of the new Competition and Consumer...

Published: 2 July 2025 By Bane Legal Services – Australia’s Trusted Legal Matchmaker They weren’t new to franchising. This franchise...

Published: 26 June 2025 | Source: ACCC Media Release At Bane Legal Services, we keep a close eye on compliance issues that matter to...