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ACCC issues warning to franchisors over unfair contract terms
The ACCC strongly encourage franchisors to use information revealed in the report to inform a review of all their contra...
ACCC warns franchisors: fix unfair contract terms or face court
ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said every franchising agreement the consumer watchdog reviewed contained potentially unfai...
Unfair contracts are now officially illegal; do yours comply?
Ensuring your contracts are fair and balanced isn't just about legal compliance; it's a matter of upholding your brand's...
ASIC sues PayPal Australia over alleged unfair contracts against small businesses
"We allege this term is unfair because it allows PayPal to escape the consequences of its own errors in overcharging sma...
Expansion of unfair contract terms laws welcomed
Maximum penalties for companies that breach the provisions of the newly-passed legislation increased to the greater of $...
ASBFEO welcomes legislation on unfair contract terms and anti-competitive behaviour
The ASBFEO has lauded the efforts of the government in making true to their election commitments on unfair contracts and...
Aspects of Fuji’s small-business contracts declared unfair and void
The unfair contract terms the court decreed void included terms providing for automatic renewal, excessive exit fees and...
Small Business Ombudsman welcomes legislation on unfair contract terms
The ASBFEO says that the legislation will help in rebalancing the small business-large enterprise relationships and prom...
Unfair contracts affecting small businesses: will they finally become illegal?
If passed the legislation will be another small step along the path of closing the power gap between small business and ...