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ACCC v Employsure and what the regulator's unfair contract terms loss means for your contracts
ACCC v Employsure: the regulator lost its unfair contract terms case, but penalties now apply. Find out what the ruling means for your standard contracts.
Read noteBuilding consumer trust online and what the Australian Consumer Law requires
Legally building consumer trust online means accurate pricing, honest refunds and fair website terms. Here is what the Australian Consumer Law requires.
Read noteGrounds in legal agreements, what they are and why they matter
What do grounds mean in legal agreements? A plain-English guide to termination, withholding payment and Australian Consumer Law limits on one-sided clauses.
Read noteStartup legal obligations and what to plan for before you launch
Legal obligations Australian startups take on at launch: structure, registration, GST, consumer law, privacy, hiring, IP, and penalties for getting them wrong.
Read noteWhat belongs in an affiliate agreement, a clause-by-clause guide
Reviewing an affiliate agreement? Here is what each clause should cover, from commissions and brand rules to termination, plus the traps to watch out for.
Read noteTerms of trade for SMEs, a clause-by-clause guide
What should your terms of trade include? A clause-by-clause guide for Australian SMEs covering payment terms, liability caps, consumer guarantees and the PPSR.
Read noteLost opportunity damages and recovering a loss of a chance
Lost opportunity damages compensate a business for profit it lost the chance to gain because of a breach or misleading conduct, even if not certain.
Read noteStarting an online book shop in Australia and the legal steps in order
Starting an online book shop in Australia? Here is the step-by-step legal path from ABN and business name registration to GST, consumer law and privacy.
Read noteFalse advertising in Australia and the rules your business must follow
False advertising is illegal in Australia. Find out what the Australian Consumer Law requires, the penalties for misleading ads, and how to stay compliant.
Read noteProfessional services compliance and legal obligations for Australian businesses
What legal obligations come with running a professional services business in Australia: GST and privacy thresholds, licensing, consumer law, IP and insurance.
Read noteHow Australia's consumer law is reviewed and reformed
How Australia's consumer law is reformed: the review process, the rising penalties, and what the latest changes mean for your business.
Read noteLegal obligations when starting an online business in Australia
What you must legally do to launch an online business in Australia: registration, GST, consumer law, privacy, spam and IP obligations explained.
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