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| Issues in the Spotlight |
| Retail shop rents |
| Retail shop outgoings calculation methods |
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Disclosure when selling franchises | |
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Recent Wins |
| NFIB played a significant role in the recent overhaul of Queensland's liquor licensing laws, achieving significant wins for small operators in hotels and licensed restaurants. | |
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| Current Issues |
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NFIB is the voice of Australian small business. When it comes to lobbying, we are the most powerful business orgnanisation in Australia. We are continually lobbying law and policy makers, union leaders, and big business for a better, fairer deal for our members.
Are there issues that concern you? Would you like to find a way to have your voice heard in the halls of power?
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Thank you for visiting. We are continually monitoring the business environment and business operator concerns to identify issues of concern to our members. If there are specific issues of concern to you, please contact us with details. Join now to ensure YOUR voice is heard.
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| Our Major Current Initiatives |
- NFIB is currently lobbying for major reform of the Retail Shop Leases legislation. If you operate a shop and rent premises, particularly in a major shopping centre, contact your NFIB Customer Care representative for more information on this project and to learn how you can support NFIB's efforts to ensure fair dealing.
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- NFIB has detected an error in the way one of Australia's major shopping centre managers is calculating outgoings. Thousands of retailers across 150 centres operated by a major management company are paying too much and are entitled to significant refunds. Retailers are urged to contact NFIB for more information.
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- NFIB is concerned about disclosure of information by franchisors when selling franchises. While we recognise that many franchisors are honest and fair, there appear to be many instances of franchisors not providing truthful information or withholding critical data from prospective franchisees.
Before you consider buying a franchise, contact NFIB for information.
Members with any relevant knowledge are urged to contribute to discussions on this important subject to ensure that reforms offer adequate protection for franchisees. | |
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