Status
Closed
Date
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Review chair
Dr Michael Schaper
Topic
On 15 August 2023, the Australian Government announced a review of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Dr Michael Schaper undertook the review in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
Dr Schaper has extensive experience with the franchising and broader small business sector.
The review included evaluating previous reforms and brought a number of reviews under one umbrella, including statutory reviews of the Franchise Disclosure Register and new car dealership protections in the Code.
Dr Schaper delivered a review report and recommendations to the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP, following wide public consultation.
Review timeline
- 22 August to 29 September 2023 – consultation paper
- 4 to 20 October 2023 – franchisee survey
- 15 to 26 November 2023 – Franchise Disclosure Register survey
- 8 February 2024 – Australian Government tabled and published Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct report
- 7 May 2024 – Minister for Small Business released the Government’s response
Media and news
- 15 August 2023 – Media release – Independent review of Franchising Code of Conduct
- 8 February 2024 – Media release – Release of the Independent review of Franchising Code of Conduct
- 7 May 2024 – Media release – Albanese Labor Government delivering a fairer deal for the franchising sector