... the $33,000 deposit — with interest — to the would-be franchisee, and awarded indemnity costs to the ACCC.
Ultra Tune has been contacted for comment.
The company has around 270 branded outlets Australia-wide. ...
... and red tape that are disincentivising Australian employers from creating new jobs and taking on more staff, claiming that “when learning how to navigate the system, you are on your own”. ...
The federal government has committed $1 million to trialling tax clinics across Australia, providing general tax advice to individual and small business taxpayers.
Ten clinics will be set up in major ...
... complaint with the TPB and/or contact the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN).
The case comes just days after it was revealed that another tax agent had its registration suspended ...
... for a breach of a WHS duty provision in any Australian jurisdiction,” the lawyers said.
“Individuals in Queensland and Victoria have previously received suspended custodial sentences for breaching WHS ...
... the construction of their new homes.
It followed an email purporting to be from the builder, requesting that future instalments be paid into a different bank account.
Western Australia’s Commissioner ...
Yet another Australian retail chain is on the brink of being confined to the history books, with news that menswear retailer Ed Harry has gone into voluntary administration.
In a statement released ...
... of the moral delinquency and immorality of the online betting industry in Australia and the pernicious effects it has upon people seduced by its false promises of easy riches, but instead are often led ...
Clean Up Australia Day has launched registrations for 2019 — the first since the death of its iconic founder — with a separate day nominated for businesses to get involved.
Businesses of all size are ...
... proves a winner
“We went in without any expectations to win — we see this as a great evening to connect with other SMEs and to learn and to be inspired by many, many other successful businesses in Australia,” ...
... Australian Consumer Law by accepting payment for goods not delivered and making false representations to consumers.
In a statement, OFT said that the Gold Coast Magistrates Court convicted Mr Faraj on ...
In news that has tangible implications for food retailers, manufacturers, hospitality venues, farmers and more, delivery giant Menulog has revealed the foods most commonly ordered by hungry Australians. ...
ASIC has applied to wind up a China-linked company that was once listed on the Australian stock exchange over “irregularities” in bank records and concerns that it lacks Australia-based directors.
In ...
... of closing down its Australian stores, the latest in a string of retailers to succumb to soaring costs and difficult trading conditions.
Pre-Christmas cheer for some retailers
Some retailers bucked ...
... trading while insolvent, in breach of company rules.
“Australia has some of the most draconian insolvent trading laws in the world, and the reality is, if you are a director and you take any of these ...
... for wrongful dismissal, but defended its actions as being within the law and with just cause.
“The former ABC managing director, Michelle Guthrie, has brought proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia ...
An international retailer is in the process of closing its Australian chain of stores, in a proactive bid to stave off administration amid “difficult retail trading”.
A media report has suggested that KordaMentha ...
The head of an Australian accounting body has hit out at a proposal to limit the deductions for managing tax affairs to $3,000, and expressed concern that it would unfairly hit small business owners.
In ...
... had to offer steep discounts in a bid to compete with dominant player Uber, she said, further enhancing their appeal.
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) production is also set to growth sharply, ...
