Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones
on 6 March 2025
 "Beware the Subscription Trap: How Misleading Conduct Can Cost Your Business")
Subscriptions can be a convenient business model—until they cross the line into misleading and deceptive conduct. When a customer thinks they’re buying a single item but ends up locked into unwanted charges, your business could face serious legal risks. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently took action against The Bradford Exchange Ltd, highlighting the dangers of so-called 'subscription traps.' Here’s what businesses need to know to s...
Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones
on 4 November 2024
Franchisors, don’t forget you need to update your registration on the Franchise Disclosure Register by no later than 14 November 2024.
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Posted by Elizabeth Gore-Jones
on 11 October 2024
The Government has released the draft of the anticipated new Franchising Code of Conduct.
It is open for comment.
The proposed commencement date is 1 April 2025
The Franchising Code of Conduct exposure draft has been released by the Government to implement the Governments response to the independent review of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Current Franchisee disclosure on renewal
One exciting development is that a prospective Franchisee can opt out of being provided with the updated di...
