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Frank Zumbo
News and interviews on Frank Zumbo including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
I want to work with franchising sector: SA deputy business commissioner Frank Zumbo hits back at criticism
The new SA deputy small business commissioner has defended himself against attacks from the franchising community, saying he is more than capable of performing his duties and that living outside of the state won't be a problem.
National rules best for franchising
Australia’s national franchising sector needs national laws, and the state-based legislation proposed in SA and WA is worrying.
Banks go on the attack as Senate approves banking inquiry
ANZ chief likens shadow treasurer to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez
SA and WA Franchising Bills can be part of nationally consistent franchising regulations: Zumbo
After three comprehensive inquiries into the Australian franchising sector it is readily apparent that there remains a number of unresolved issues.
Western Australia to follow South Australia and introduce state-based franchise laws
WA Parliament follows South Australia's example by introducing proposals to protect franchisees from “rogue” franchisors.
Government promises not to dabble in franchise reform until 2013
Small business minister Nick Sherry says the Government will not introduce any more franchising reform until 2013.
Franchising sector to benefit from South Australian law reform: Zumbo
The South Australian Labor Government is to be applauded for standing up for small businesses and franchisees. Here's why.
SA Government backs new franchising laws, will introduce “good faith” clause
The SA Government will back a private member’s bill and will introduce new franchising laws that will enshrine “good faith” bargaining in legislation for the first time in Australia.
Too hard to switch banks, despite government push
Documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal the Government’s bank-switching strategy has failed to attract widespread attention.
Tony Abbott promises to establish small business ombudsman in pitch to SMEs
Tony Abbott has made his first big pitch to SME voters, promising to create a Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Franchising Code changes lead to increase in disclosure, but critic slams “window dressing”
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson’s long-awaited changes to the Franchising Code have been introduced into Parliament.
Franchise Council survey slams push for new franchising laws in South Australia
South Australian MP Tony Piccolo is expected to push ahead with his plans to introduce tough new state-based franchising laws.
Coalition promises to take axe to Rudd Government promises, including business tax cuts
Opposition Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey unveils a plan he says will save the Federal Budget $46.7 billion, but will also reverse the Rudd Government’s plan to cut the corporate tax rate.
Companies face crackdown on unfair contract terms as consumer laws pass
Companies will face tough penalties for the use of unfair terms in standard contracts, described as the biggest change to consumer laws in 35 years.
Emerson unveils “sweeping” franchising reforms, greater disclosure for franchisors
Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson announces what he has described as “the most sweeping reform of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its inception 12 years ago”.
Woolworths' second-quarter sales up 4.6% as Coles launches national pricing initiative
Supermarket giant Woolworths reaffirms its forecast of profit growth of 8-11% in 2009-10 after posting sales growth of 4.6% in the three months to December 31.
Emerson names expert panel for franchising and unconscionable conduct inquiry
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson names an expert panel to examine whether unconscionable conduct provisions should be specially included in the Franchising Code.
Government toughens up Franchising Code with new reforms
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson toughens up the Franchising Code, in order to protect franchisees from bullying by franchisors.
Competition expert says Government should reverse exclusion of small business from unfair contract laws
Competition expert Frank Zumbo, says Craig Emerson should reverse the decision to exclude small business from the Government’s new unfair contract laws, claiming it will be detrimental to the sector.
Does franchising need fixing?
The Government is set to respond to a Parliamentary inquiry into the franchising sector. Will a good faith clause be inserted into the Franchising Code?
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