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When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship

This article examines how these changes impact franchisors across Australia, with particular focus on sectors most vulnerable to these regulatory changes.

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

Your next ASIC invoice – Indicative costs ASIC's 2024-2025 Regulatory Levies Released

AFSL holders should make sure to include the levy in cash flow projections moving forward to avoid any inadvertent breaches.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Why A $24K Fine Was A Win For One Franchisor ... And What You Can Learn From It

As a franchisor, receiving a formal Notice to Produce from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a wake-up call you can't ignore.

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

The Hidden Risks Of Modernisation: Why AML/CTF Compliance Must Be On Every CIO's Radar

Early action builds resilience, prevents costly failures and embeds compliance into digital transformation.

Australia Commercial

K

KordaMentha

Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Emerging trends in the Australian regulatory environment

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ATO Finalises Guidance On The Equity Funded Dividends Integrity Rule

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Should you be conducting more stringent monitoring and supervision of your authorised representatives? – Key take-aways from the Lanterne Case

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement Action: Competency Failures

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Epic Games Secures Landmark Victory Against Apple and Google

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

NSW Fair Trading compliance What to do if you receive a complaint

Australia Commercial

S

Swaab

Behind closed doors: the rising threat of internal fraud in Asia Pacific

Australia Commercial

K

KordaMentha

Case note: Barfuss Corporation Pty Ltd (ACN 006 917 666) v Shelley Claire King & Jenny Patricia Miles [2025] VSC 487

Australia Commercial

P

PCL Lawyers

The Cut Podcast: Payroll Compliance Isn't Optional

Australia Commercial

CP

Cathro & Partners

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 2 Spotlight On Silica – Recent Developments And Trends

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Happens When An Employee Runs Out Of Sick Leave?

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Cause And Consequence: Show Cause Letters In The Landscape Of The Workplace

Australia Employment

BP

Bartier Perry

It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The Spam Act - An Update

Reminder to ensure that your business reviews its marketing procedures and complies with the Spam Act.

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

Outsourcing Your AML/CTF Obligations

Reporting entities are ultimately responsible for compliance with the AML/CTF Act.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AUSTRAC Enforcement – Ongoing Customer Due Diligence

Importance of ongoing customer due diligence for all reporting entities.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement – Credit Licensees

Credit licensees that provide home loan services to consumers are subject to a range of compliance obligations.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Attention All AFSL And Credit Licence Holders: Have You Submitted Your Industry Funding Business Activity Metrics? The Deadline Is Approaching!

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Sanctions risk in 2025: practical tips for compliance and beyond

Australia International

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ASX Compliance Update July 2025: ASX improves transparency in the wake of James Hardie AZEK merger backlash

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

AFS Licensee and Responsible Manager Failings – ASIC Enforcement

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC's Recent Enforcement Action relating to Finfluencers

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement Action – Inactivity following change of control

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Assistance Animals - Know a handler's rights!

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Australia Commercial

B

Barry Nilsson

Regulatory Radar Q2 2025

Australia Commercial

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Australia Year-End Payroll Activities For 2025: A Complete Employer's Guide

Australia Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Assistance Animals - Know a handler's rights!

It's important that businesses know a handler's rights so to not discriminate against the handler.

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Clarity on how the unfair contract terms regime as set out in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth).

Australia Commercial

B

Barry Nilsson

Regulatory Radar Q2 2025

Developments underscore the need for proactive legal and compliance strategies.

Australia Commercial

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Australia Year-End Payroll Activities For 2025: A Complete Employer's Guide

As of 30 June 2024, there were 2.66 million actively trading businesses in Australia—nearly 1 million of them employing staff.

Australia Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

P

Plesner

Common Errors In MAS Reporting

The most common errors made in MAS OTC derivative trade reporting and provide steps on how to rectify each one.

Australia Commercial

TRAction

FACT SHEET: What are the AML/CTF Governance Obligations?

As a reporting entity, you must identify roles within your governance structure.

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

Revisions to ASX Guidance Note 1 (Applying for Admission)

Proposed revisions to Guidance Note 1 Applying for Admission – ASX Listings (GN1).

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

GREENWASHING: IT'S NOT ALL GLAD

"Greenwashing" is a term, which generally speaking, refers to the making of false or misleading environmental claims.

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

April 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Understanding AML/CTF Reforms – Part 3: New Designated Services – ‘Tranche 2'

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Back Reporting of Collateral & Valuation information under the updated ASIC & MAS Rules

Australia Commercial

TRAction

Annual Compliance Trends Survey Results Released

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

7 Common XSD Errors in ASIC & MAS

Australia Commercial

TRAction

Registered Organisations update: 15 April 2025

Australia Commercial

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

APRA's CPS 230: Strengthening operational risk management – are you ready?

Australia Commercial

K

KordaMentha

Company Reinstatement: Your Key to Legal Action

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

Buyer Beware – PMSI Security Over Stock and Sale of Business

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

ASIC Report – Payday lenders

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Industry Funding Levy

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement Action: Industry Funding

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

How Retail And Consumer Goods Companies Can Navigate Supply Chain Regulations

Australia International

OG

Outside GC

Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing Amidst Increased Focus On Compliance And Enforcement

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

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