Games of chance: When and where is a permit needed?

The Trade Promotions regulators increased their fees on 1 July – see our handy one pager outlining the new fees, for where permits are needed across Australia. Click the image below to read the full update. If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens’ updates, click here. Authored by: […]

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Unfair contract terms and your franchise agreement

As of 9 November 2023, changes to the unfair contract terms (UCT) regime have come into effect. Franchisors should be aware that unfair terms under the previous regime are void, while unfair terms under the new regime will be unlawful and significant penalties may apply (for companies, up to $50 million or even more). Unfair […]

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The deadline to update the Franchise Disclosure Register is 14 November 2023

Following the amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct in 2021, the Franchise Disclosure Register (FDR) was established in November 2022. The FDR is administered by the Department of the Treasury and is accessible to the public, allowing prospective franchisees to access information about franchise opportunities. Purpose of the FDR The FDR aims to provide […]

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Winner publication and notification requirements

The rules for publishing and notifying winners for a game of chance trade promotion differ in each state/territory in Australia. We’ve set out an easy-to-follow guide covering when, where and why.   If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens’ updates, click here. Authored by: David Smith, Partner Joanne […]

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