Franchise Law Briefing (19/02/2026) — last 2 months only
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Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations
Date: 2026-02-17
Source/Jurisdiction: ACCC (Australia)
Key Takeaway: Mobil Oil Australia has been ordered to pay $16 million for making false representations about the fuel sold at nine petrol stations in Queensland.
Link/Citation: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/mobil-to-pay-16m-in-penalties-for-misleading-statements-about-fuel-sold-at-nine-petrol-stations -
ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed stamp price increase
Date: 2026-02-13
Source/Jurisdiction: ACCC (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ACCC is seeking feedback on Australia Post’s proposal to increase stamp prices by 8.8%, aiming to inform their assessment of the price increase.
Link/Citation: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-seeks-views-on-australia-posts-proposed-stamp-price-increase -
Australians living with disability at risk of exploitation by NDIS providers breaching consumer laws
Date: 2026-02-10
Source/Jurisdiction: ACCC (Australia)
Key Takeaway: NDIS participants are facing deceptive practices from providers, including false claims about funded services, prompting ACCC enforcement action against violators.
Link/Citation: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/australians-living-with-disability-at-risk-of-exploitation-by-ndis-providers-breaching-consumer-laws
This briefing highlights key developments in Australian Franchising Law. Data processed on 19/02/2026, 9:55:34 am.