Trade Practices (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulations 1998
20AEnd of term arrangements — notification by franchisor
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20A End of term arrangements — notification by franchisor
(1) If the term of a franchise agreement is 6 months or longer, the franchisor must notify the franchisee, at least 6 months before the end of the term of the franchise agreement, of the franchisor’s decision:
(a) to renew or not to renew the franchise agreement; or
(b) to enter into a new franchise agreement.
(2) If the term of a franchise agreement is less than 6 months, the franchisor must notify the franchisee, at least 1 month before the end of the term of the franchise agreement, of the franchisor’s decision:
(a) to renew or not to renew the franchise agreement; or
(b) to enter into a new franchise agreement.