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Franchising Code Reforms: Exposure Draft Released

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The Australian government has released an Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the Exposure Draft), which would repeal and replace the current Franchising Code...more

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ESG–Australia – Consultation Material for the 5th Edition of the Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations...

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Overview - The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council (Council) has recently released its consultation materials for the proposed 5th Edition of the Corporate Governance Council Principles and...more

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Independent Review of Franchising Code – Final Report Released

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The Australian Government has now released the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) submitted by Dr Michael Schaper. The Report contains a number of significant findings and...more

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Another Review of Franchising Code Announced

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The Australian Government has recently announced that another comprehensive review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is to be undertaken by Dr. Michael Schaper. The report, which is intended to include appropriate...more

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Australian Federal Government Publishes Proposed East Coast Gas Market Code of Conduct for Consultation

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On 26 April 2023, the Australian Federal Government published its proposed Mandatory Code of Conduct for the supply of wholesale gas in the East Coast Gas Market. The draft Code continues the existing $12/GJ price cap...more

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COVID-19: (Australia) National Code of Conduct – Commercial Tenancies

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*This information is accurate as of 11.00 am Tuesday 14 April 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves. On 7 April 2020, a National Code of Conduct (the Code) applicable to certain commercial tenancies that...more

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When Office Romance Goes Pear-Shaped

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The old adage that you shouldn't fish off the company wharf has been proven to be true for at least two high profile executives of late. While this is not a new or novel issue, it does beg the question of what role should a...more

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Claim Against Solicitors Summarily Dismissed by Reason of Advocate's Immunity

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Advocate's immunity is a valuable defence for solicitors and barristers preventing the re-litigation of disputes by disgruntled litigants. The recent decision of Stillman v Rushbourne [2014] NSWSC, in which we acted for the...more

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Franchising Update - Winds of Change Arrive

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In previous Franchising Updates, we reported on the Wein Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) and the Abbott Government's response to the recommendations in the Wein Report. On 2 April 2014, the Government...more

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End of Year Checklist

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As 2013 comes to an end, it's time for Australian employers start actioning their end of year employment checklist. 1. Annual Shutdowns - Many Modern Awards require employers to provide a minimum of four weeks'...more

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