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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Dropshipping agreements and the clauses that protect your online store
Before you sign a dropshipping agreement, know the clauses that protect your online store: delivery standards, returns, consumer guarantees and indemnities.
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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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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
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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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
How drop shipping works in Australia and who carries the risk
How drop shipping works in Australia: the parties, the consumer guarantee obligations you carry as the seller, and what your supplier agreement must cover.
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commercial law 04 Nov 2026
Opening an eBay store and what to sort out before you start
Opening an eBay store? Sort out your store name, trade marks, business structure, consumer law duties and ABN-GST obligations before your first listing.
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consumer law 04 Nov 2026
Major failure under the Australian Consumer Law and when your customer chooses the remedy
A major failure under the Australian Consumer Law lets customers choose the remedy. Here is the legal test and the traps for your business to avoid.
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commercial law 03 Nov 2026
What makes an agreement a contract? Essential elements in Australian law
What is a contract? Learn the essential elements of a binding contract in Australia, from offer and acceptance to consideration, certainty and capacity.
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commercial law 02 Nov 2026
Website terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
A clause-by-clause guide to website terms and conditions for Australian businesses: what each clause does, the drafting traps, and when a lawyer should review.
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consumer law 02 Nov 2026
Australia's Consumer Law, what Shoppers Need to Know About Refunds, Repairs and Replacements
What shoppers need to know about refunds, repairs and replacements under Australia's Consumer Law, including major problems, no-refund signs and online orders
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