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Timely Reminder: Franchise Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements and Bullying

SHRL Ventures Pty Ltd v Pedro-X Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 119 is a timely reminder for parties operating franchises and joint ventures that bullying can constitute a breach of the provisions of these agreements. Further, the Court found that acts of bullying and non-attendance to the affairs of the business are attributable to the company, not just the party perpetrating the behaviour.

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Red Card! Home Loan Provider Penalised $20 Million in Federal Court

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered that home loan provider, RAMS, pay a $20 million penalty due to widespread non-compliance with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth). Whilst legislation confirms standards and adequate supervision is required by a franchisor, whether it provides adequate protection for consumers before an event has occurred is to be determined.

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