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commercial law 26 Oct 2026
Chairman vs director in Australia and what the law actually says
What's the difference between a chairman and a director in Australia? The chair leads the board, but every director shares the same Corporations Act duties.
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employment law 26 Oct 2026
How cascading clauses work in Australian restraint of trade law
How cascading restraint clauses work in Australian contracts: ladder of options, how courts sever and read down, and drafting choices that survive.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
What makes a contract enforceable in Australia
An enforceable contract is one a court will uphold if breached. Here are the elements of a binding agreement in Australia and when to get legal help.
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employment law 25 Oct 2026
Directors and superannuation, when your company must pay super on your own pay
Directors may owe super on their own pay: salary, wages and director's fees attract the super guarantee at 12%, while dividends and loans usually don't.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
How execution blocks make deeds and contracts valid in Australia
How execution blocks work in Australia: deed versus contract formalities, section 127 company signing, witnessing rules, and electronic signature requirements.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
Service agreements, the essential clauses and how to draft them
Drafting a service agreement? These are the essential clauses every Australian service business needs, from who owns the IP to how liability is capped.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
How legal business names work in Australia, entity names, registration and trade marks
How legal business names work in Australia: your company name vs registered business name, when registration is compulsory, and how to protect your brand.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
Severability clauses in Australian contracts, what they do and when they fail
Learn what a severability clause does in Australian contracts, how courts apply the blue pencil rule, and when it cannot save an unlawful term.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
Implied terms in contracts and promises a court can add to your agreement
Implied terms in contracts can bind your business even when never written down. Learn the three ways courts add terms and how to protect your agreement.
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commercial law 25 Oct 2026
What is a corporation in Australia, definition, structure and setup steps
What is a corporation in Australia? Learn what a company is, how it differs from sole trader and partnership structures, and what setting one up involves.
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intellectual property 25 Oct 2026
Choosing a domain name, a step-by-step guide for Australian businesses
How to choose a domain name for your Australian business: availability checks, .com.au eligibility, trade mark protection and domain dispute options.
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commercial law 24 Oct 2026
Am I bound by terms and conditions I didn't read?
Agreed to terms and conditions without reading them? You are usually bound, but the Australian Consumer Law sets limits on what those terms can do.
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