The ACCC issued a notification on 8 July 2025 outlining the ACCC's enforcement and compliance priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year.The ACCC have made it clear that unfair contract terms in small business contracts, especially focusing on automatic renewals, early termination fee clauses and non-cancellation clauses, will be a focus.They have identified that an early termination fee clause may be unfair in certain circumstances. For instance, if:the fee is higher than the cost of the e...

The 2025 franchise disclosure update period officially began on July 1, 2025, and runs until October 31, 2025. This isn't just about minor tweaks; it's about amending your disclosure documents to fully comply with significant legislative changes that came into effect, including those from April 1, 2025. Even if you've already made substantial revisions, all franchisors must still update their disclosure documents during this designated period.While it's worth noting the Key Facts Sheet is no long...

Cash Converters and MTA Travel have been penalised for failing to update their information on the Franchise Disclosure Register. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has finally taken action, imposing penalties of $16,500 on each franchisor for non-compliance.A Clear Message to the SectorThis move signals to the franchising industry that maintaining up-to-date registration on the Franchise Disclosure Register is non-negotiable. While the penalties may seem modest, they un...