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Government releases draft amendments to the Franchising Code

Franchising| 03 Dec 2020

Government releases draft amendments to the Franchising Code

Recently, the Federal Government released its exposure draft amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct. The amendments are a response to the findings made by the Parliamentary Joint Committee in its Fairness in Franchising Report and the subsequent commitments made ...

China’s trade sanctions: what Australian industries need to consider

Turnaround & Corporate Renewal| 18 Nov 2020

China’s trade sanctions: what Australian industries need to consider

While most of our attention this year has been focused on the COVID-19 situation, the trade difficulties that have been unfolding between Australia and our leading importer, China, have escalated.

Strengthened rights for franchisees in the automotive industry

Franchising| 04 Nov 2020

Strengthened rights for franchisees in the automotive industry

New changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct have shaken up the automotive industry, with strengthened rights for franchisees when agreements are not renewed.

What women in startups want and what the 2020-21 Federal Budget will deliver

Startups| 15 Oct 2020

What women in startups want and what the 2020-21 Federal Budget will deliver

Given Hall & Wilcox’s ongoing work in support of women in startups, we took great interest in how the 2020-21 Federal Budget could create opportunities for female founders and women working in startups.

Fairness in Franchising: Government hands down response to franchising inquiry recommendations

Corporate & Commercial| 08 Oct 2020

Fairness in Franchising: Government hands down response to franchising inquiry recommendations

Increased penalties for a breach of the Franchising Code of Conduct, improved access to dispute resolution processes, and improvements to disclosure are just a few of the recommendations of the Federal Government response to the ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report. We ...