Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct took effect on the 1st of January 2015.

Below are links to the ACCC website for a full comprehensive explanation toward the changes, what you need to know, and what you need to do now, should you be involved (in any way) with a franchised business. The Franchising Code – what you need to know and do now http://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/tools-resources/social-media/transcripts/the-franchising-code-what-you-need-to-know-and-do-now  Source-ACCC website

Franchisor Compliance Manual

http://www.accc.gov.au/publications/franchisor-compliance-manual Source-ACCC website Enforcing the Franchising Code: Recent activities & proposed reforms http://www.accc.gov.au/speech/enforcing-the-franchising-code-recent-activities-proposed-reforms Source-ACCC website   Ian Salter – LREA Franchise Specialist