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consumer law 13 Sep 2026
Section 18 of the ACL and your obligation not to mislead or deceive customers
What section 18 of the ACL requires of your business: who it applies to, the duty not to mislead customers, and the penalties and remedies if you get it wrong.
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commercial law 12 Sep 2026
Choosing a Contract Lawyer for Your Startup or Small Business
Wondering whether to engage a contract lawyer for your startup or small business? Weigh drafting, review and negotiation options and the factors that decide it.
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intellectual property 11 Sep 2026
Downloading content for your business and the legal obligations in Australia
Downloading content for business use in Australia: copyright, licences, privacy and consumer law obligations explained, plus a compliance checklist.
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privacy 11 Sep 2026
How the Consumer Data Right works for Australian businesses
How the Consumer Data Right works in Australia: designated sectors, data holders, accredited recipients, the 13 privacy safeguards and the compliance traps.
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commercial law 10 Sep 2026
Contract law essentials for Australian small businesses
When is a deal binding, which contracts you need, and what to watch in the fine print: plain-English contract law for Australian small businesses.
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commercial law 10 Sep 2026
What belongs in a client agreement for your service business
What should your service business's client agreement cover? We explain the essential clauses, from scope and payment through to IP, liability and termination.
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commercial law 10 Sep 2026
Terms and conditions in Australia, a clause-by-clause guide
What should your terms and conditions contain? A clause-by-clause guide to Australian T&Cs covering acceptance, pricing, refunds, liability limits and more.
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commercial law 09 Sep 2026
Digital marketing legal obligations, a compliance guide for Australian agencies
A practical guide to the legal obligations of running your digital marketing business in Australia: privacy, consumer law, spam, IP and competitions.
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consumer law 08 Sep 2026
Unfair contract terms, your obligations, the penalties and how to comply
Unfair contract terms in standard form contracts can attract penalties up to $100 million. Here is who the ACL rules cover and how your business can comply.
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commercial law 07 Sep 2026
Standard contracts for Australian businesses, what they contain and what the law requires
Standard contracts explained for Australian small businesses: what to include, which laws override them, and the unfair contract term reforms of November 2023.
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consumer law 07 Sep 2026
Consumer guarantees for online shopping and how your rights work in Australia
Online shopping rights in Australia: when consumer guarantees protect your purchases, when they don't apply to private sellers, and how to get a refund.
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commercial law 07 Sep 2026
Can you backdate a contract in Australia?
Can you backdate a contract in Australia? Learn when backdating documents is unlawful and the lawful ways to make an agreement effective from an earlier date.
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