Franchise Law Briefing (12/03/2026) — last 2 months only
- Franchise Model Guide: Legal, Commercial And Operational Considerations
Date: 2026-03-12
Source/Jurisdiction: Alex Solo (Australia)
Key Takeaway: This guide provides insights into successfully scaling a business through a franchise model, emphasising the importance of legal compliance and operational consistency.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://sprintlaw.com.au/articles/franchise-model-guide-legal-commercial-and-operational-considerations/) - Franchise Disputes in Australia: Rights, Risks and Resolution
Date: 2026-02-09
Source/Jurisdiction: MST Lawyers (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The article outlines how franchise disputes can arise even in good franchises and explains the unique legal framework governing franchise agreements.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://www.mst.com.au/blog/resolving-franchise-disputes/) - ACCC to increase fuel market scrutiny and calls on fuel retailers to explain pricing
Date: 2026-03-11
Source/Jurisdiction: Unknown Source (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ACCC is enhancing scrutiny on fuel pricing practices amid consumer concerns and will hold emergency meetings with fuel retailers.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-increase-fuel-market-scrutiny-and-calls-on-fuel-retailers-to-explain-pricing) - ACCC keeping a close eye on petrol market amid Middle East conflict
Date: 2026-03-06
Source/Jurisdiction: Unknown Source (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ACCC is monitoring petrol price movements in response to international events and has warned retailers against misleading consumers.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-keeping-a-close-eye-on-petrol-market-amid-middle-east-conflict) - Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations
Date: 2026-02-17
Source/Jurisdiction: Unknown Source (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The Federal Court has imposed a $16 million penalty on Mobil Oil Australia for false representations regarding fuel quality at several petrol stations.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/mobil-to-pay-16m-in-penalties-for-misleading-statements-about-fuel-sold-at-nine-petrol-stations) - Drone supplier Tekron admits to resale price maintenance
Date: 2026-02-24
Source/Jurisdiction: Unknown Source (Australia)
Key Takeaway: Tekron has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance by imposing minimum resale prices on its resellers for DJI drone products.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/drone-supplier-tekron-admits-to-resale-price-maintenance)
This briefing highlights key developments in Australian Franchising Law. Data processed on 12/03/2026, 2:05:21 pm.