New Franchising Code in Effect: What Franchisors Must Do Now to Stay Compliant
Australia’s new Franchising Code came into effect on 1 April 2025, bringing with it significant regulatory changes for franchisors and franchisees. While the Government has indicated a grace period for compliance, the transitional arrangements are more limited than they appear. This article breaks down the key dates, delayed obligations, and practical steps franchisors must take now to ensure compliance under the new regime.
The proposed franchise register. What you need to know!
The federal government has released plans to improve transparency in the $180 billion franchising sector that’s often plagued with disputes between franchisees and franchisors. The draft amendments, which were announced as part of the May 2021 budget, will see the establishment of a new disclosure register if they pass Parliament. Treasury is leading the consultation, allowing […]
What we’re reading: ’21 lessons for the 21st century’; Yuval Noah Harari
What we’re reading: ’21 lessons for the 21st century’; Yuval Noah Harari As with most lawyers, we enjoy our books. Having spent years at Law School devouring cases and textbooks, and doing our best to keep abreast of all the changes to the law to maintain our skills, the habit of reading is usually well […]
CASE Study – Protecting client data from employee theft
Case Study One – The entrepreneurial real estate agency and protecting client data Problem Client was a highly successful real estate agency that had expanded rapidly to have several offices across the city. By shear accident, the client discovered that former employees had taken client details from the agency databases prior to moving to competitors […]
It’s just paper right? Do I really need to read my Franchise Agreement?
The Franchise industry in Australia has been under scrutiny recently with the Senate inquiry into the Franchise Code of Conduct and subsequent report attracting significant media attention. With this in mind, and with changes likely to be made, it is more important now than ever that both franchisors and franchisees understand completely what is involved […]
It’s been a rough year, but is franchising in recession?
The election of a coalition government promised an economic boon that would re-instil confidence in the small business sector. Now, just a few weeks on, the Federal government looks poised to tackle some of the industry’s most prevalent concerns, but is it enough? While critics have been calling for an independent review of the franchising […]
Aventus is on the move…!
Aventus Commercial Lawyers is moving from its current location in Fortitude Valley, to new premises at The Cove, 59 Doggett Street, Newstead QLD 4006. The move will occur over the weekend of 15/16 June 2019, and we will open our doors for business on 17 June 2019. All phone numbers and email addresses will remain […]
Aventus rebrands with new website, logos and locations
“Commercial Law, Done Differently” – Aventus rebrands with new website, logos and locations Aventus is excited to announce that 1 July 2016 marks the launch of our major rebrand, the first since we opened our doors 10 years ago. It is an exciting time for Aventus, with new locations, new logos and our brand new […]