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๐Ÿ“œ Franchising Bill 2010

Bill DefeatedLABill 16213 October 2010Private Member

The Franchising Bill 2010 (WA) regulates the conduct of parties involved in franchise agreements in Western Australia. It applies the Commonwealth Franchising Code of Conduct as a state law and establishes duties and remedies for breaches.

Impact

Franchisors and franchisees operating in Western Australia are affected. It aims to provide greater protection and clarity in franchising relationships within the state by enforcing a good faith obligation and providing avenues for redress.

Key Changes

["Applies the Commonwealth Franchising Code of Conduct as a law of Western Australia.", "Imposes a duty to act in good faith on parties to WA franchise agreements.", "Provides for civil monetary penalties, injunctions, and redress orders for contraventions of the Act."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA Second Reading MovedLA13 Oct 2010
  2. LA IntroducedLA13 Oct 2010
  3. LA Second Reading AgreedLA10 Aug 2011
  4. LA Consideration in DetailLA10 Aug 2011
  5. LA AmendedLA2 Nov 2011
Affected Sectors
financeother

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