Tag: Franchise Council of Australia

Small businesses blindsided by rushed IR changes

The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is scheduled to appear before the Senate inquiry into the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 this Friday. Ahead of this appearance, the...

Calls for more time to consult on IR reform

Labor’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill was introduced to parliament by Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke yesterday, prompting calls of for more consultation and scrutiny from industry bodies. The Bill will see significant...

Federal Budget 2022-23 handed down in testing economic times

Industry bodies have commended the federal government’s first budget for its social reforms, including greater access to child care and paid parental leave, which will help families with the rising cost of...

Staff shortage threatens future growth of small business

Ongoing staff shortages for small businesses across Australia are now at a record high, representing a real challenge to current operations and undermining future growth plans, according to the latest national survey...

Industry groups welcome assistance measures for businesses

Industry groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) have welcomed the latest round of assistance measures for businesses in key parts of the country. The assistance measures...

Calls to reform franchising body

Brumby’s Bakery joint founder Michael Sherlock has called for urgent reforms to the board of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) following “a series of disasters for the nation’s franchising sector”. Mr Sherlock,...

Bruce Billson named Franchise Council chair

Former federal cabinet minister Bruce Billson has been appointed Executive Chair of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA). The FCA, whose mission is to support the growth and success of franchising in Australia,...
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