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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.
Read noteLimitation 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.
Read noteTrade 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.
Read noteWebsite 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.
Read noteRegistered 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.
Read noteVoid 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.
Read noteShift 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.
Read noteThe 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.
Read noteWhat 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.
Read noteWhat 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.
Read noteHow 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.
Read noteCompany 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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