Fair Work Ombudsman's National Franchise Program Earlier this year the Fair Work Ombudsman called for franchisor volunteers.  The Fair Work Ombudsman will provide free advice about promoting compliance with workplace laws across the franchise network. The Fair Work Ombudsman has selected 8 volunteers and may offer further placements at the end of 2012. A dedicated web page has been set up with information and resources for the franchising sector:
www.fairwork.gov.au/franchi...

The Franchising Code of Conduct

Franchising in Australia is governed by the Franchising Code of Conduct.

For your reference you can access a copy of the Franchising Code of Conduct here:

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The new National Business Names Registration System The new National Business Names Registration System should be up and running from the 28th of May 2012. This means you will only need to register your business name just the once and it will be registered nationally.  Businesses will no longer be required to register in each State and Territory the business will be operating in. If you already have a registered business name you will not have to do anything, your registration w...