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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Restraint of trade clauses in business sale agreements and what to check
Restraint of trade clauses in a business sale protect the goodwill you buy. Here is what to check, what voids them, and how a lawyer reviews them.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Indemnity clauses, what they cover and how to draft them
Indemnity clauses decide who pays when a contract goes wrong. Here is what they cover, the drafting choices that matter, and when to get legal advice.
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privacy 06 Nov 2026
Privacy complaints in Australia and the obligations your business must meet
A privacy complaint can escalate fast. Learn who the Privacy Act applies to, the duties you owe, the penalties for getting it wrong, and how to respond.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Handling a suspected false medical certificate and employer obligations in Australia
What must Australian employers do when an employee submits a false medical certificate? Fair investigation, privacy rules and lawful discipline explained.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
How long a director stays liable after resigning in Australia
How long is a director liable after resigning in Australia? See the liability clocks for duties, insolvent trading, DPNs and guarantees.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Fair work obligations for small business, awards, the NES and dismissal rules
Your Fair Work obligations as a small business employer: awards, the National Employment Standards, records, pay slips and dismissal rules, plus the penalties.
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commercial law 05 Nov 2026
Indemnity clauses in contracts, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
An indemnity clause can cost your business far more than you expect. This guide breaks down scope, triggers, caps and the traps to negotiate before you sign.
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commercial law 04 Nov 2026
Contract repudiation, your rights and options when the other side stops performing
Repudiation of a contract: what it is, when you can terminate, the remedies you can claim, and alternatives to court. Guidance for Australian businesses.
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commercial law 04 Nov 2026
Who does what in a business partnership, roles, decisions and the legal defaults
What are the legal responsibilities of partners in a business? Learn the decision-making defaults, fiduciary duties and how to divide roles to avoid disputes.
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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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employment law 03 Nov 2026
How the Unfair Dismissal Salary Threshold Works in Australia
How the unfair dismissal salary threshold works: the current $190,100 figure, what counts as earnings, and who can still claim. A guide for employers.
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dispute resolution 03 Nov 2026
Slander vs libel vs defamation in Australia and what the difference is
Slander, libel and defamation are often confused, but Australia abolished the slander-libel distinction. Learn what defamation is and when a lawyer can help.
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