Franchise Law Briefing (12/05/2026) — last 2 months only
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ASBFEO marks 10 years of assistance and advocacy for Australia’s small and family businesses as Bruce Billson bids farewell
Date: 2026-03-10
Source/Jurisdiction: ASBFEO (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ASBFEO marked a decade of advocacy and support for small and family businesses, focusing on fairer regulations and dispute resolution.
Link/Citation: [ASBFEO Celebration](https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/asbfeo-marks-10-years-assistance-and-advocacy-australias-small-and) -
ASBFEO calls for improvements to enterprise environment to enable small business success
Date: 2026-03-02
Source/Jurisdiction: ASBFEO (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ASBFEO urged the Federal Government to implement targeted measures to reduce costs and enhance the operating environment for small businesses.
Link/Citation: [ASBFEO Recommendations](https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/asbfeo-calls-improvements-enterprise-environment-enable-small-business) -
Music licensing is shifting from a legal obligation to a brand virtue
Date: 2026-05-12
Source/Jurisdiction: OneMusic Australia (Australia)
Key Takeaway: A significant percentage of consumers are unaware that playing music commercially requires licensing, indicating a shift in perceptions.
Link/Citation: [Music Licensing](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/management/music-licensing-is-shifting-from-a-legal-obligation-to-a-brand-virtue) -
Instant asset write-off for SMEs to be in Budget
Date: 2026-05-11
Source/Jurisdiction: Inside Small Business (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The instant asset write-off scheme for SMEs remains a temporary measure, affecting small businesses’ financial planning.
Link/Citation: [Instant Asset Write-off](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/finance/instant-asset-write-off-for-smes-to-be-in-budget) -
Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax
Date: 2026-05-11
Source/Jurisdiction: Inside Small Business (Australia)
Key Takeaway: Proposals may raise taxes on family and business trusts, impacting financial strategies for many Australian families.
Link/Citation: [Trusts Tax Proposal](https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/finance/family-and-business-trusts-could-soon-have-to-pay-more-tax) -
ASBFEO calls for changes to unfair contract terms protections
Date: 2026-03-10
Source/Jurisdiction: ASBFEO (Australia)
Key Takeaway: The ASBFEO advocates for an extension of protections against unfair trading practices, especially for small business franchises.
Link/Citation: [Unfair Contract Terms](https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/asbfeo-calls-improvements-enterprise-environment-enable-small-business)
This briefing highlights key developments in Australian Franchising Law. Data processed on 12/05/2026, 10:02:04 pm.