Franchise Law Briefing (05/05/2026) — last 2 months only
- SMEs on a ‘defensive footing’ after third RBA rate hike this year
Date: 2026-05-05
Source/Jurisdiction: Inside Small Business (Australia)
Key Takeaway: Businesses need certainty to invest in their people, and right now, they’re not getting it.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/management/government-policies/smes-on-a-defensive-footing-after-third-rba-rate-hike-this-year) - SMEs urged to register their branded SMS before July
Date: 2026-05-04
Source/Jurisdiction: Inside Small Business (Australia)
Key Takeaway: Branded sender IDs allow businesses and organisations to clearly identify themselves when sending messages.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/management/smes-urged-to-register-their-branded-sms-before-july) - Australia Post hikes parcel surcharges to cover soaring energy costs
Date: 2026-05-01
Source/Jurisdiction: Inside Small Business (Australia)
Key Takeaway: This only applies to contract customers sending parcels, with no impact on MyPost Business or retail customers.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/finance/australia-post-hikes-parcel-surcharges-to-cover-soaring-energy-costs) - Rising costs, labour shortages, and regulatory pressure are testing Australia’s QSR operators despite strong market growth.
Date: 2026-04-10
Source/Jurisdiction: QSR Media (Australia)
Key Takeaway: These challenges are affecting the fast food sector as they navigate operational pressures.
Link/Citation: [Link](https://qsrmedia.com.au/research/in-focus/rising-costs-labour-shortages-pressure-australias-qsr-sector)
This briefing highlights key developments in Australian Franchising Law. Data processed on 05/05/2026, 10:02:18 pm.