The Franchising Code of Conduct requires that a franchisor:Upload the mandatory information in the Franchise Disclosure Register at least 14 days before entering into a franchise agreement;Update that information on an annual basis.We have not previously seen any penalties imposed for a failure to comply with a franchisor’s obligation. However, the ACCC has issued an infringement notice to a Harvey Norman franchisor in Queensland for failing to include the mandatory information on...
Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones
on 28 July 2025
Elizabeth Gore-Jones will be presenting about the Australian Consumer Law to the City of Sydney Law Society on the evening of Wednesday, 30 July 2025. This session is designed to provide practitioners and businesses with a deeper understanding of critical ACL provisions.During her presentation, Elizabeth will be examining:The critical differences between section 4 and section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law relating to misleading and deceptive conduct; andThe differences between section 21 ...
Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones
on 14 July 2025
Are you involved in a commercial or retail lease in Queensland?Whether as a landlord, tenant, or property professional, you need to be aware of the big changes coming 1 August 2025.What is Changing?The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) rewrites the rules and replaces the Property Law Act 1974 effective 1 August 2025.Does This Affect Existing Leases?The new Act applies retrospectively, meaning leases signed before August 2025 could also be impacted. Don’t get caught out! It’s important to review...
