Review into the Franchising Code of Conduct

Posted on 18 Jan 2013

Please note: this is an old article

It was published in January 2013, so the information may be out-of-date.

The Minister for Small Business has announced a review into the Franchising Code of Conduct, calling for submissions from the franchising sector

The primary purpose of the review is to verify, after a reasonable implementation period, that the amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct made in 2008 and 2010 are working as intended.

The review will consider issues including:

  • questions of good faith in franchising
  • the rights of franchisees at the end of their franchise agreements including recognition for any contribution they have made to building the franchise
  • the operation of the Competition and the Consumer Act 2010 with respect to enforcing the code.

Further information about the review, including details of the 2008 and 2010 amendments to the Code, the discussion paper, terms of reference and FAQs are available from the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education's website.

Submissions close on Friday 15 February 2013.