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privacy 09 Nov 2026
GDPR compliance for Australian businesses and what you need to do
Does the GDPR apply to your Australian business? We explain the triggers, your key obligations, penalties for non-compliance, and practical steps to take.
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consumer law 08 Nov 2026
Facebook ads for Australian businesses, the rules for targeting, claims and discounts
Running Facebook ads in Australia? Learn what you can claim, target and discount without breaching the Australian Consumer Law, spam and privacy rules.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Freelancing in Australia and the legal essentials for working for yourself
Know the legal essentials for freelancers in Australia: business structure, ABN and GST registration, contracts, who owns your work, and getting paid on time.
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privacy 07 Nov 2026
Data sovereignty and what Australian businesses must do when data goes offshore
Data sovereignty for Australian businesses: who the Privacy Act covers, what APP 8 cross-border disclosure requires, and the compliance steps that matter.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Starting an online business in Australia and the legal obligations before launch
Starting an online business in Australia? Know the legal obligations before launch: ABN and GST registration, privacy law, consumer guarantees and spam rules.
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privacy 06 Nov 2026
Privacy Act reforms and the new obligations for Australian businesses
Privacy Act reforms: new penalties up to $50 million, a children's online privacy code, doxxing offences and a right to sue. What your business must do now.
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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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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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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
How to protect confidential information in your small business
Protect your business's confidential information with NDAs, contracts and day-to-day practices the law will actually enforce, and know when to get a lawyer.
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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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privacy 05 Nov 2026
Data Protection Impact Assessments, what They Are and When You Need One
A data protection impact assessment is required before high-risk processing under the GDPR. Find out when you need one and what your DPIA must contain.
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