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Franchising Code Review Recommendations Endorsed by Government

Franchising and Licensing, Insights / By Client Editor

The Federal Government has endorsed all 23 recommendations made by the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct released on 8 February 2024. The recommendations were based on feedback from regulators and stakeholders. It remains to be seen how the recommendations will be implemented, noting some are for further analysis rather than amendments. A […]

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Director Identification Number

Corporate, Commercial & Business Law, Franchising and Licensing, Insights / By Client Editor

If you are a director of a company (including an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander corporation or a registered foreign company) or a registered Australian body, you will need to hold a director identification number (DIN). A DIN is a 15 digit identifier that is unique to you and will remain with you for life.

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The GDPR: Beware

Corporate, Commercial & Business Law, Franchising and Licensing, Insights / By Client Editor

New privacy laws with Potential Fines of €20M or 4% of Turnover for Australian Businesses TIME TO UPDATE YOUR PRIVACY POLICY Australian businesses can be liable for huge fines under new data protection laws in the European Union. WHAT IS THE GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) of the European Union (“EU”) sets

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Franchising Code Review Recommendations Endorsed by Government

Director Identification Number

The GDPR: Beware

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