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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Directors' duties and corporate administration, what Australian SME directors must do
Directors of Australian companies owe statutory duties of care, good faith and solvency. Here are the duties, records and ASIC obligations that go with them.
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intellectual property 06 Nov 2026
How Long Does Trade Mark Registration Take in Australia?
How long does trade mark registration take in Australia? See the full IP Australia timeline from application to examination, opposition and registration.
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privacy 06 Nov 2026
Privacy complaints in Australia and the obligations your business must meet
A privacy complaint can escalate fast. Learn who the Privacy Act applies to, the duties you owe, the penalties for getting it wrong, and how to respond.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Choosing the right commercial lawyer and local, specialist or online
Compare local firms, specialists and online lawyers to find the right commercial lawyer for your Australian business, from pricing to practical expertise
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
How to protect confidential information in your small business
Protect your business's confidential information with NDAs, contracts and day-to-day practices the law will actually enforce, and know when to get a lawyer.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Unfair contract terms and standard form contracts, what small businesses need to know
Unfair contract terms in standard form contracts are now illegal. How the regime works, what makes a term unfair and the penalties since 9 November 2023.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
How long a director stays liable after resigning in Australia
How long is a director liable after resigning in Australia? See the liability clocks for duties, insolvent trading, DPNs and guarantees.
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consumer law 05 Nov 2026
Are non-cancellable and non-refundable clauses necessary in Australian subscription software agreements?
Subscription software terms often open with a blanket non-cancellable, non-refundable clause. Under Australian law that clause is not necessary, it does less work than suppliers expect, and from 1 July 2027 it will sit against new cancellation duties.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
Starting a business in Australia and the legal steps in order
The legal steps to start a business in Australia in order: ABN, company registration, business name, GST, trade marks and the contracts you need before launch.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
Indemnity clauses in contracts, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
An indemnity clause can cost your business far more than you expect. This guide breaks down scope, triggers, caps and the traps to negotiate before you sign.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Paying super through SuperStream and your employer obligations
SuperStream is the mandatory way Australian employers pay super. Learn who it applies to, Payday Super timing, and what the SGC means if you miss a payment.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
Australian Resident Director Requirements, what Your Company Must Do
Does your Australian company need a resident director? Learn who the rule applies to, what ordinarily resides means, and the duties that come with it.
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