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consumer law 09 Nov 2026
Terms and conditions apply, your legal duties when using the phrase
Saying 'terms and conditions apply' won't protect you. Learn your Australian Consumer Law duties on misleading ads, fair terms and enforceable T&Cs.
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dispute resolution 09 Nov 2026
What an ombudsman does and when to use one
Ombudsmen investigate complaints about government agencies, telcos, banks and energy providers for free. Here's what they do and when to complain to one.
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commercial law 08 Nov 2026
Invitation to treat in contract law and what it means for your business
Understand the invitation to treat in contract law, how it differs from an offer, and when shop displays, ads, auctions and tenders can bind your business.
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consumer law 08 Nov 2026
Facebook ads for Australian businesses, the rules for targeting, claims and discounts
Running Facebook ads in Australia? Learn what you can claim, target and discount without breaching the Australian Consumer Law, spam and privacy rules.
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commercial law 08 Nov 2026
Consequential loss in Australian contracts, what it means and how to exclude it
Consequential loss has no fixed meaning in Australian contract law. Learn how courts define it and how to draft an exclusion clause that actually works.
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consumer law 08 Nov 2026
eCommerce legal obligations, advertising, branding, domains and content
The legal obligations for eCommerce businesses in Australia: honest advertising, safe branding, domain names and copyright under the Australian Consumer Law.
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intellectual property 08 Nov 2026
NFTs and intellectual property, what owning a token actually gives you
Bought an NFT thinking you own the intellectual property? Here's what an NFT sale transfers under Australian law, and the risks for buyers and sellers.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Email marketing and the Spam Act, what Australian businesses must do
Understand the Spam Act rules for email marketing in Australia: consent, sender identification and unsubscribe duties, penalties and when to get legal help.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Essential terms of a contract and the clauses every Australian business agreement needs
Essential terms of a contract, clause by clause: parties, scope, payment, termination, liability and the traps that make business agreements unenforceable.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Freelancing in Australia and the legal essentials for working for yourself
Know the legal essentials for freelancers in Australia: business structure, ABN and GST registration, contracts, who owns your work, and getting paid on time.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
What Does a Contract Review Lawyer Do for Your Business?
A contract review lawyer reads and negotiates your business contracts before you sign. Here is what they check and how to tell when you need their help.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Starting an online business in Australia and the legal obligations before launch
Starting an online business in Australia? Know the legal obligations before launch: ABN and GST registration, privacy law, consumer guarantees and spam rules.
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