The Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee was established by the ACCC to provide a forum where competition and consumer law concerns related to the small business and franchising sectors could be discussed by industry and government.
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How the committee works
The committee meetings are usually held twice a year and are chaired by our Deputy Chair Mick Keogh.
Members are drawn from a range of areas and include industry associations, legal and business advisers, and academics, with a focus on ensuring membership represents the interests of the broader small business sector.
Appointment to the committee is at our discretion and members are typically appointed for a period of 2 years.
We do not pay sitting fees or reimburse travel costs for participation – members must meet their own expenses.
Members are invited to discuss and comment on the following:
- issues affecting the small business and franchising sectors that fall within the scope of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Franchising Code of Conduct
- emerging issues or market developments impacting on the small business and franchising sectors
- education and information strategies developed and undertaken by the ACCC to assist the small business and franchising sectors.
Overview of function and expectations on members ( PDF 404.46 KB )
Current membership
The current membership of the committee, listed below, has been appointed until 31 December 2024.
Industry associations
- AusActive
- Australasian Association of Convenience Stores Limited
- Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association
- Australian Association of Franchisees
- Australian Automative Aftermarket Association
- Australian Automative Dealer Association
- Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- The Australian Federation of Travel Agents
- Australian Hairdressing Council
- Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association
- Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals
- Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
- Family Business Australia and New Zealand
- Franchise Council of Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
- Master Grocers Australia Ltd
- Motor Trades Association of Australia
- Real Estate Institute of Australia
- Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ)
- Tasmanian Small Business Council
Advisors and academics
- Franchise Advisory Centre
- FranchisingWA
- Law Council's SME Committee
- Sladen Legal
- University of Adelaide