Mediation or alternative dispute resolution is a process provided for in the Franchising Code of Conduct which endeavours to allow parties to resolve disputes in a more timely and cost-effective manner than resorting to the court system. The process is commenced by the complainant issuing a notice of dispute to the other party. The notice of dispute must comply with the Code and outline what the dispute is, how the claimant wants the dispute to be resolved and what it believes will resolve ...

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Resale price maintenance is illegal in Australia and a recent case has provided examples of what constitutes resale price maintenance and the actions the ACCC may bring in those circumstances. In this case, four-wheel drive accessory manufacturers MSA 4x4 Accessories Pty Ltd (MSA) and Offroad Animal Pty Ltd (Offroad Animal) have admitted their involvement in resale price maintenance. This practice involved instructing resellers to adhere to minimum price guidelines, effectively stifling comp...