Disclosure under the Franchising Code of Conduct, fact sheet
Disclosure of relevant information before entering into a business transaction assists people to make properly informed decisions. For this reason, franchisors and franchisees have rights and responsibilities surrounding disclosure.
Overview of the Franchising Code of Conduct, fact sheet
A franchise is a specific type of business and the Franchising Code of Conduct contains rules that govern franchise arrangements.
Published: 29 February 2008
The franchisee manual
The Franchising Code of Conduct has the force of law and requires franchisors to disclose specific information about a franchise to both potential and existing franchisees. It regulates the dealings between both parties in a franchise relationship and provides for dispute resolution mechanisms.
Published: 29 February 2008
Franchisee start–up checklist
A checklist to help prospective franchisees assess business opportunities before making an investment decision.
Published: 28 February 2008
Being smart about your new franchise and your retail lease, fact sheet
A fact sheet explaining your franchising retail lease agreement and your rights and obligations under the Trade Practices Act and the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Published: 28 February 2008
Resolving franchising disputes, fact sheet
The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory code which regulates the conduct of parties to a franchising agreement in their dealings with one another. In any business, disputes are a fact of life. This fact sheet discusses the several avenues available for dispute resolution under the Franchising Code.
Published: 28 February 2008
The little black book of scams
The little black book of scams highlights a variety of popular scams that regularly target Australian consumers and small business in areas such as fake lotteries, internet shopping, mobile phones, online banking, employment and investment opportunities. It also offers consumers tips on how to protect themselves from scams, what they can do to minimise damage if they do get scammed and how they can report a scam.
Published: 24 February 2008
ACCC annual report 2006–07
The annual report gives an overview of the ACCC's activities and responsibilities throughout 2006–07.
Published: 21 February 2008
Printed: a printed version is available for $15 by calling the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.
ACCCount October to December 2007
ACCCount details the ACCC's activities in the enforcement of the Trade Practices Act, merger reviews, compliance actions, adjudication issues, economic regulation and international involvement. This issue provides a briefing on whole-of-commission work for 1 October to 31 December 2007.
Published: 12 February 2008
Franchising Code of Conduct amendments
This fact sheet outlines recent changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct. For more information, please contact the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.
Published: 8 February 2008
Green marketing and the Trade Practices Act
This guide is to educate businesses about their obligations regarding environmental claims under the Trade Practices Act. It aims to assist manufacturers, suppliers, advertisers and others to assess the strength of any environmental claims they make and to improve the accuracy and usefulness to consumers of their labelling, packaging and advertising.
Published: 8 February 2008
Merger guidelines 2008 (draft)
This publication outlines the ACCC administration and enforcement policy for dealing with mergers under the Trade Practices Act. It includes the factors the ACCC considers relevant including enforceable undertakings.
