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commercial law 01 Nov 2026
Launching an online marketplace in Australia and your legal setup checklist
What it takes to launch an online marketplace in Australia legally: structure, contracts, GST and EDP rules, consumer law, privacy and ATO reporting, in order.
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consumer law 01 Nov 2026
Consumer guarantees and your compliance obligations as an Australian business
Consumer guarantees under the ACL apply to most Australian sales. Learn who they cover, your refund and repair duties, penalties, and how to stay compliant.
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commercial law 01 Nov 2026
What is commercial law in Australia and when does it touch your business?
What is commercial law in Australia and when does it touch your small business? A plain guide to the laws behind selling, hiring and protecting your brand.
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consumer law 01 Nov 2026
How the unconscionable conduct prohibition works under the Australian Consumer Law
How unconscionable conduct is assessed under the Australian Consumer Law: the tests, the factors courts weigh, penalties and remedies, and when to get help.
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commercial law 01 Nov 2026
Sports club terms and conditions, what to include and why
Drafting sports club terms and conditions? This article sets out the essential clauses of a membership agreement, from risk waivers to codes of conduct.
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commercial law 31 Oct 2026
Contract mistakes that cost Australian businesses and how to avoid them
Contract mistakes Australian businesses make, from vague terms to unfair contract term penalties, and the practical steps to avoid them before signing.
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consumer law 31 Oct 2026
Customer complaints and what Australian law requires of your business
What must your business do when a customer complains? Consumer guarantees, refund rules, privacy and ombudsman schemes explained for Australian businesses.
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commercial law 30 Oct 2026
Regulatory lawyers, what they do for your business and when to call one
Wondering what a regulatory lawyer does? Here is how they help Australian small businesses with consumer, privacy and employment law, and when to call one.
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commercial law 30 Oct 2026
Contract terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide
A clause-by-clause guide to contract terms and conditions for Australian businesses: what each clause does, consumer law limits and how to make them binding.
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commercial law 30 Oct 2026
Business awards in Australia, what entering involves and the legal risks
Entering business awards in Australia? Here's what the application involves, the compliance checks judges run, and the legal risks of claiming an award win.
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consumer law 28 Oct 2026
Australian Consumer Law obligations, a compliance guide for small business
Your Australian Consumer Law obligations explained: who the ACL protects, the duties on claims, pricing and guarantees, and the penalties for non-compliance.
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commercial law 27 Oct 2026
Running a subscription business in Australia and your legal obligations
Your legal obligations when running a subscription business in Australia: the Australian Consumer Law, unfair contract terms, privacy, direct debits and GST.
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