WA Franchisees Win Rights

Franchise laws in Western Australia are poised for change.

Some franchisees claiming to have been mistreated and ripped off by parent companies, regulatory change can't come soon enough.

A Bill will be introduced to parliament aimed at boosting the prospects of franchise owners by improving the state's legislation. Among the recommendations are a statutory duty of good faith clause, as well as financial penalties for franchisors who breach the Franchising Code of Conduct.

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