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The ACCC has continued to deliver economy-wide benefits that enhance the welfare of all Australians, as shown in its 2014–15 Annual Report.
The ACCC’s Small Business, Franchising and the newly formed Agriculture Consultative Committees provide a forum through which competition and consumer protection concerns related to their respective sectors can be considered and addressed collaboratively.
On 1 January 2015, the old Franchising Code was repealed and replaced with a new Franchising Code of Conduct. The new Code introduced a number of new requirements including that franchisors provide additional information, disclosure and greater transparency to prospective and established franchisees.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has joined a global effort of 34 nations to better combat e-commerce issues faced by consumers, including online scams.