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JustAnswer Fined $10m: What Misleading Pricing Actually Costs
Franchise Law Briefing 8 July 2026 JustAnswer to pay $10m in penalties for misleading pricing representations and misleading affiliation claims 8 July

New Anti-Money Laundering Laws Will Reach 100,000 Small Businesses
Franchise Law Briefing 6 July 2026 New anti-money laundering laws may impact 100,000 SMEs 6 July 2026 • Inside Small Business (Australia)

The RBA Card Surcharge Ban: What Franchise Networks Need to Change
Franchise Law Briefing 1 July 2026 RBA Card Surcharge Ban: Why this matters differently for franchise networks 30 June 2026 • Primary

Greenwashing Goes to Court: ACCC v Grill’d and the June 2026 Roundup
The ACCC took Grill’d to court over greenwashing, opposed one supermarket acquisition while approving another, and the minimum wage rose 4.75 per cent. What June 2026 meant for Australian franchise networks.

Franchising Code Review, ACCC Enforcement and a Rising Cost Base: April to May 2026
An independent review of the Franchising Code, three ACCC enforcement actions in eight weeks, a new merger control regime and a cost base that kept rising. What April and May 2026 meant for Australian franchise networks.

The Franchising Code Was Remade: What Changed in Q1 2026
A new compilation of the Franchising Code took effect, the ACCC published guidance on applying it, and a $16 million penalty showed how the regulator is treating misleading representations. What the first quarter of 2026 meant for franchise networks.

Solicitor’s Certificates for Bank Loans and Guarantees: Independent Legal Advice
Request Solicitor Certificate and Calculate Fee If you’re borrowing money or acting as a guarantor for someone else’s loan, your bank will

Franchising Code Changes
Navigating the 2025 Franchising Code of Conduct Changes: As April 1, 2025, approaches, businesses within the franchising sector are getting ready for

Legal Requirements for Starting a Business in Australia
Having the passion, desire, and excitement to start a business in Australia can either go bad or successful depending on how
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