Designed to help franchisors to understand their rights and responsibilities under the new Franchising Code of Conduct, which commences on 1 January 2015. Introduction The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code that applies to all of the parties to a franchise agreement. The Code has the force of law and is binding...

Designed to help people who are currently dealing with debt problems, or being contacted by debt collectors. Summary This booklet helps you understand: What your legal rights and responsibilities are if you owe a debt Where you can get help to work out your budget, negotiate a repayment plan, apply for hardship and better understand...

Presents the ACCC’s monitoring results and observations about the role of competition in Australian container stevedoring. Key messages There is now greater competition in container stevedoring Increased competition has delivered benefits to users of stevedoring services and the wider Australian community in 2013–14. Productivity has improved, average prices have fallen and there has been considerable...

Provides information and updates about international (focusing on the OECD) and Australian regulatory developments and decisions. Summary In this issue: European Commission funding for transport infrastructure International regulatory round-up Australian regulatory round-up.

Provides information to businesses on the carbon tax price reduction obligation and explains the consequences of a failure to comply. Introduction On 17 July 2014 the Clean Energy Legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Act 2014 amended the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the CCA) to include a new Part V – Carbon Tax Price Reduction Obligation...