Insights Whelan Lawyers – Melbourne Commercial, Franchising & Construction Lawyers

Introduction Running a business in Melbourne means navigating a landscape of legal obligations that extends well beyond registering a company and opening a bank account. Employment law, contract obligations, privacy requirements, intellectual property considerations, and industry-specific regulations all form part of the compliance picture that every business owner must manage. Getting that picture wrong can be costly, not just in fines or penalties, but in damaged commercial

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 represent significant changes to Australian employment law. For franchisors, the reforms deepen an already intricate web of regulatory risk. This article examines how these changes impact franchisors across Australia, with particular focus on sectors most vulnerable to these regulatory changes.