Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024)
Australia's mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct (2024 Regulations, in force from 1 April 2025): good faith, disclosure documents and the consideration period, materially relevant facts, prohibited and required agreement terms, capital expenditure, transfer, cooling off and termination, marketing funds, dispute resolution and the Franchise Disclosure Register.
Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 4 domains and 21 controls. The largest domains are Part 4: Franchisor obligations, agreement terms, transfer and termination – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (10 controls), Part 3: Disclosure before entry, renewal, extension or transfer – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (7 controls), Parts 5 to 7: Disputes, new vehicle dealerships and the Franchise Disclosure Register – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Part 2: Good faith – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s18 | s 18 Act in good faith towards the other party |
Part 3: Disclosure before entry, renewal, extension or transfer – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s20-21 | ss 20 and 21 Create a disclosure document in the prescribed form and update it within 4 months of each financial year end |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s22 | s 22 Give the ACCC information statement within 7 days of an expression of interest |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s23 | s 23 Give the agreement, disclosure document and Code, and wait out the 14 day consideration period |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s26-27 | ss 26 and 27 Obtain signed statements about the disclosure, the Code and independent advice before entry |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s29-30 | ss 29 and 30 Give copies of leases and related agreements |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s32-33 | ss 32 and 33 Give an updated disclosure document on a franchisee's request within 2 months |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s34 | s 34 Disclose materially relevant facts within 14 days |
Part 4: Franchisor obligations, agreement terms, transfer and termination – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s31-61 | ss 31 and 61 Account for marketing and other cooperative funds |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s36 | s 36 Give written end of term notice at least 6 months before the term ends |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s37 | s 37 Keep franchisee documents and disclosure supporting documents for at least 6 years |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s38-42 | ss 38 to 42 Keep prohibited terms out of franchise agreements |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s43-46 | ss 43 to 46 Include early termination compensation and a reasonable opportunity to recoup investment |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s47-60 | ss 47 and 60 Discuss and limit significant capital expenditure |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s48-49 | ss 48 and 49 Respond to transfer requests in writing and do not unreasonably withhold consent |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s50-53 | ss 50 to 53 Honour cooling off rights and refund within 14 days |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s55-58 | ss 55 to 58 Follow the notice rules before terminating |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s62-64 | ss 62 to 64 Do not vary agreements retrospectively, misuse former franchisee data or restrict franchisee associations |
Parts 5 to 7: Disputes, new vehicle dealerships and the Franchise Disclosure Register – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s69-74 | ss 69 to 74 Provide a complaint handling procedure and engage in dispute resolution |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s85-86 | ss 85 and 86 New vehicle dealerships: give 12 months' end of term notice |
| australia-franchising-code-of-conduct-franchising-regulations-2024::s92-93 | ss 92 and 93 Provide and annually update information on the Franchise Disclosure Register |
What is Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) and who does it apply to?
Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 4 domains and 21 controls. Australia's mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct (2024 Regulations, in force from 1 April 2025): good faith, disclosure documents and the consideration period, materially relevant facts, prohibited and required agreement terms, capital expenditure, transfer, cooling off and termination, marketing funds, dispute resolution and the Franchise Disclosure Register. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) actually require?
Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) has 21 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Part 4: Franchisor obligations, agreement terms, transfer and termination – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (10 controls), Part 3: Disclosure before entry, renewal, extension or transfer – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (7 controls), Parts 5 to 7: Disputes, new vehicle dealerships and the Franchise Disclosure Register – Australia Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Regulations 2024) (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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