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Superannuation obligations for employers, who pays, how much and when employment law 04 Sep 2026

Superannuation obligations for employers, who pays, how much and when

Who pays superannuation in Australia? Employers pay 12% super guarantee on qualifying earnings. Find out who is covered, when it is due and the penalties.

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Limitation of liability clauses in terms and conditions, a drafting guide commercial law 04 Sep 2026

Limitation of liability clauses in terms and conditions, a drafting guide

A guide to drafting a limitation of liability clause in Australian terms and conditions: what you can cap, what the law forbids excluding, and the traps.

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Trade mark disputes in Australia and what to do when another business challenges your brand intellectual property 04 Sep 2026

Trade mark disputes in Australia and what to do when another business challenges your brand

Facing a trade mark dispute in Australia? Learn what triggers brand conflicts, how to respond to a cease and desist letter, and the legal options open to you.

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Website terms of service, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses commercial law 04 Sep 2026

Website terms of service, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses

A clause-by-clause guide to website terms of service for Australian businesses: consumer guarantees, unfair terms, clickwrap acceptance, privacy and liability.

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Registered designs in Australia and how design protection works intellectual property 04 Sep 2026

Registered designs in Australia and how design protection works

Registered designs for Australian businesses: what a design right protects, the new and distinctive test, the 12-month grace period, and certification.

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Void ab initio and what it means when a contract never legally existed commercial law 04 Sep 2026

Void ab initio and what it means when a contract never legally existed

Void ab initio means a contract is treated as if it never existed. Learn when it happens, how it differs from voidable contracts, and your legal options.

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Shift penalties and overtime, your obligations as an employer employment law 03 Sep 2026

Shift penalties and overtime, your obligations as an employer

Unsure when shift penalties and overtime pay apply to your staff? Here is what Australian employers must do, from award rates to reasonable extra hours.

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The Privacy Act APPs and what your business must do to comply privacy 03 Sep 2026

The Privacy Act APPs and what your business must do to comply

Most Australian businesses that handle personal information must comply with the Privacy Act's 13 APPs. Here's who it applies to, the key duties and penalties.

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What a common seal is and whether your company needs one commercial law 03 Sep 2026

What a common seal is and whether your company needs one

Australian companies have not been required to hold a common seal since 1998. Learn when you still need one and how to execute company documents validly.

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What a Shareholders Agreement Should Cover, a Clause-by-Clause Guide commercial law 03 Sep 2026

What a Shareholders Agreement Should Cover, a Clause-by-Clause Guide

A shareholders agreement sets the rules between co-owners. Here is what each essential clause does, the drafting choices that matter, and the traps to avoid.

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How family trusts work in Australia and the mechanics of building wealth commercial law 03 Sep 2026

How family trusts work in Australia and the mechanics of building wealth

How do family trusts actually work in Australia? We break down who holds what, how distributions and tax operate, and the traps that cost families money.

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Company chops in Australia and how to decide if you need one commercial law 03 Sep 2026

Company chops in Australia and how to decide if you need one

Wondering if your Australian company needs a company chop? We weigh when a chop or common seal genuinely helps and when director signatures are enough.

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