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consumer law 13 Sep 2026
Section 18 of the ACL and your obligation not to mislead or deceive customers
What section 18 of the ACL requires of your business: who it applies to, the duty not to mislead customers, and the penalties and remedies if you get it wrong.
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commercial law 13 Sep 2026
Startup warrants, what they are, how they work and what they dilute
Startup warrants explained for Australian founders: what a warrant is, key terms like strike price and coverage, and how exercise dilutes the cap table.
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commercial law 13 Sep 2026
Deciding whether your company needs D&O insurance
D&O insurance can protect directors from personal liability. We explain what it covers, what it excludes, and how to decide whether your company needs it.
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commercial law 13 Sep 2026
Deciding whether your company needs D&O insurance
D&O insurance can protect directors from personal liability. We explain what it covers, what it excludes, and how to decide whether your company needs it.
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commercial law 12 Sep 2026
Your NDA won't protect you and five fixes before you share confidential information
Worried your NDA won't hold up in Australia? Learn why confidentiality agreements fail and the five practical fixes before you share sensitive information.
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commercial law 12 Sep 2026
Drafting a deed of acknowledgement and the clauses that make it hold up
What belongs in a deed of acknowledgement: the acknowledgment clause, payment terms, company execution, and the drafting traps that make it unenforceable.
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commercial law 11 Sep 2026
A confidential information leak and the first steps your business should take
Managing a confidential information leak: preserve evidence, assess your Privacy Act notification duties, and protect your legal position before the clock runs.
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intellectual property 11 Sep 2026
Downloading content for your business and the legal obligations in Australia
Downloading content for business use in Australia: copyright, licences, privacy and consumer law obligations explained, plus a compliance checklist.
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privacy 11 Sep 2026
How to run a privacy impact assessment in Australia
How to run a privacy impact assessment in Australia: the full OAIC 10-step process, who must do one, where projects stall, and when to get a lawyer involved.
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employment law 13 Sep 2026
Who pays paid parental leave, your business or Centrelink?
Paid parental leave: who pays for it, the government or employers? How Centrelink funds the scheme, who delivers the payments, and your obligations.
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employment law 12 Sep 2026
Modern award compliance, an employer's legal obligations
Modern award compliance for Australian employers: coverage, classification, pay rates, record-keeping, and civil and criminal penalties for getting it wrong.
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employment law 12 Sep 2026
Base salary in Australia, what employers must pay and document
Setting a base salary in Australia means meeting award minimums, paying 12% super each payday and documenting pay correctly. Here is what employers must do.
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