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The Franchising Code of Conduct sets rules for how franchisors and franchisees interact. The Code is mandatory and sits under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
The new Code starts 1 April 2025. Read the Code at the Federal Register of Legislation.
The new Code is similar to the current 2014 Code with some changes following the Franchising Review.
View a table outlining key changes to the Code.
For more information and updates about the Code, visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website.