The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has honoured some of the nation’s best and brightest in business at the 2020 MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards. This year’s winner of Australian...
The Franchise Council of Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s implementation of the national commercial leasing code. This follows the ACCC’s recent decision to allow tenants to collectively bargain with...
Under the JobKeeper Payment announced by the Federal Government, businesses significantly impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their...
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) supports the Federal Government’s plan to provide direct support for small businesses facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government's stimulus package provides direct...
Bushfires across Australia are affecting many parts of the country. The impact on businesses and communities has been devastating, with many workplaces and individuals affected by the bushfires and smoke. There...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released a discussion paper, seeking feedback on developing a best practice framework for small businesses facing insolvency and for practitioners managing...
Consultation on changes to the current Unfair Contract Term protections is now open, with the Treasury seeking submissions from interested parties including small, medium and large businesses through to individual consumers. As...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has announced an inquiry into the insolvency system, to investigate if current insolvency practices achieve the best possible outcome for...
