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Indemnity Clauses in Australian Cosmetics Supply Contracts

Indemnity Clauses in Australian Cosmetics Supply Contracts

Indemnity clauses in cosmetics supply and distribution contracts can decide who pays for product defects, recalls, labelling issues...

6 July 2026
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Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

Sharing samples, prototypes or research materials without a clear MTA can create major IP and confidentiality problems. This...

6 July 2026
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Victoria Statute Of Limitations: Time Limits For Legal Claims In Victoria

Victoria Statute Of Limitations: Time Limits For Legal Claims In Victoria

If you run a business in Victoria, most legal problems don’t appear out of nowhere - they build...

6 July 2026
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Personal Guarantors: Risks, Legal Obligations And Alternatives In Australia

Personal Guarantors: Risks, Legal Obligations And Alternatives In Australia

If you’re running (or about to start) a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to...

6 July 2026
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Do Industrial Equipment Suppliers Need a Co-founder Agreement in Australia?

Do Industrial Equipment Suppliers Need a Co-founder Agreement in Australia?

If you are building an industrial equipment supply business with another founder, a clear co-founder agreement can help...

6 July 2026
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Why Businesses Must Use Their Full Legal Name In Contracts And IP Transfers

Why Businesses Must Use Their Full Legal Name In Contracts And IP Transfers

When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to assume everyone knows who you are. Your customers know...

6 July 2026
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What Are the Three Main Aims of WHS and OHS?

What Are the Three Main Aims of WHS and OHS?

If you run a business in Australia, workplace safety isn’t just a “nice to have” - it’s a...

6 July 2026
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How Minimum Wage Increases Affect Australian Employers

How Minimum Wage Increases Affect Australian Employers

If you employ staff (or you’re about to), you may be wondering whether minimum wage is going up...

6 July 2026
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How To Prevent Poor Workmanship Claims With Contracts And Warranties

How To Prevent Poor Workmanship Claims With Contracts And Warranties

If you run a small business that supplies products, installs equipment, completes projects, or provides services, you’ve probably...

6 July 2026
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Joint Ventures: How To Set Up, Negotiate And Protect Your Interests In Australia

Joint Ventures: How To Set Up, Negotiate And Protect Your Interests In Australia

What Is A Joint Venture (And When Does It Make Sense)? A joint venture (often called a “JV”)...

6 July 2026
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Notice To Leave Work: Employer And Employee Rules Under Australian Law

Notice To Leave Work: Employer And Employee Rules Under Australian Law

At some point, most small businesses will face a tricky workplace moment: an employee resigns, you need to...

6 July 2026
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Online Customer Terms for Australian Pet Care Businesses

Online Customer Terms for Australian Pet Care Businesses

Selling pet products or services online in Australia means your customer terms need to cover bookings, subscriptions, refunds,...

6 July 2026
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Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Online Marketplace Business

Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Online Marketplace Business

Using contractors and freelancers in an online marketplace can create flexibility, but it also raises real legal risks...

6 July 2026
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Liability Caps and Disclaimers for Australian Asset Management Software Businesses

Liability Caps and Disclaimers for Australian Asset Management Software Businesses

Disclaimers and liability caps can make or break an asset management software contract. This guide explains how Australian...

6 July 2026
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Privacy Issues for Australian Coffee Brands Collecting Customer Information

Privacy Issues for Australian Coffee Brands Collecting Customer Information

Australian coffee brands often collect customer data through loyalty programs, online orders, subscriptions and marketing campaigns. Here’s how...

6 July 2026
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Pre-construction Services Agreements: Key Terms to Include for Australian Businesses

Pre-construction Services Agreements: Key Terms to Include for Australian Businesses

Pre-construction services agreements can shape project cost, timing and risk well before building work starts. This guide explains...

6 July 2026
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Client Onboarding Terms for Quality Assurance Consultancies in Australia

Client Onboarding Terms for Quality Assurance Consultancies in Australia

Client onboarding terms for a quality assurance consultancy can shape scope, payment, liability, confidentiality and IP rights before...

6 July 2026
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Commission, Bonus and Incentive Terms for Australian Commercial Fitout Businesses

Commission, Bonus and Incentive Terms for Australian Commercial Fitout Businesses

Commission, bonus and incentive terms can drive growth in a commercial fitout business, but vague drafting often leads...

6 July 2026
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Customer Safety and Compliance Issues for Australian Property Maintenance Businesses

Customer Safety and Compliance Issues for Australian Property Maintenance Businesses

Customer safety compliance for Australian property maintenance businesses goes beyond site hazards. This guide covers contracts, WHS, licences

6 July 2026
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Commercial Lease Terms for Industrial Equipment Suppliers: Fitout, Access and Use

Commercial Lease Terms for Industrial Equipment Suppliers: Fitout, Access and Use

For industrial equipment suppliers, lease clauses on fitout, access and permitted use can be more important than rent....

6 July 2026
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Subscription Business Compliance in Australia: Legal Issues to Review

Subscription Business Compliance in Australia: Legal Issues to Review

A subscription compliance review helps Australian businesses check recurring billing terms, consumer law risks, privacy, supplier contracts and

6 July 2026
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Indemnity Clauses in Australian Creative Agency Contracts

Indemnity Clauses in Australian Creative Agency Contracts

An indemnity clause in a creative agency contract can expose your business to far more risk than the...

6 July 2026
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Key Contract Risks for Auto Repair Workshops in Australia

Key Contract Risks for Auto Repair Workshops in Australia

Auto repair workshops face contract risks across customer terms, supplier agreements, fleet servicing deals and leases. This guide...

6 July 2026
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Commercial Kitchen Supplier Contracts: Stock Delays, Substitutions And Minimum Orders

Commercial Kitchen Supplier Contracts: Stock Delays, Substitutions And Minimum Orders

Supplier agreements can make or break a commercial kitchen. Here are the key contract terms Australian kitchen businesses...

6 July 2026
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