Legal Articles & Guides
Legal updates and insights for Australian businesses.
Latest Articles
Showing 1249 - 1272 of 11834
Governing Law Clauses In Australian Contracts: What They Mean
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, contracts can start piling up quickly - customer...
25 June 2026
Fair Work Updates 2023: Key Changes For Australian Employers
Running a small business or startup in Australia is hard enough without the rules changing under your feet....
25 June 2026
Public Holiday Penalty Rates in Australia (2023): What Businesses Must Know
Public holidays can be great for business (think: busy hospitality venues, retail sales events, or urgent service work),...
25 June 2026
Hiring Junior Retail Staff In Australia: Age Rules, Rosters And Risk
If you run (or are about to open) a retail business, hiring junior staff can be a smart...
25 June 2026
How To Avoid Copyright Infringement In Australia
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, content is everywhere. Your website needs words and...
25 June 2026
Fair Work Casual Contract Template: Essential Clauses for Australia
Hiring casual staff can be a great way to keep your business flexible, especially if your workload changes...
25 June 2026
Australia Mask Mandate: Workplace Obligations For Businesses
For a lot of small business owners, the term “Australia mask mandate” brings back memories of fast-changing rules,...
25 June 2026
Paying Salaried Employees for Extra Hours in Australia
In a small business, “extra hours” can creep in quickly. A client deadline moves, a staff member calls...
25 June 2026
Can Businesses Take Photos Without Permission? Legal Risks And Rules
If you run a business, chances are you’ve taken photos for marketing at some point - product shots,...
25 June 2026
NSW Mask Mandates: Workplace Rules And Legal Obligations For Employers
Mask mandates in NSW have changed a lot over the past few years, and if you’re running a...
25 June 2026
When Can Employers Ask For A Police Check In Australia?
As a small business owner or startup founder, you’re probably wearing a lot of hats. You’re hiring, training,...
25 June 2026
Is It Workplace Bullying Or A Management Issue? How Employers Can Assess Allegations
Few things derail a small business faster than a workplace bullying allegation. Even if you believe the complaint...
25 June 2026
Promotions Legislation in Australia: Contests, Giveaways and Marketing Promotions
Running a giveaway can feel like the easiest win-win marketing move: you build buzz, grow your email list,...
25 June 2026
Pay Secrecy Laws in Australia: Updating Workplace Policies
Pay secrecy used to be fairly common in Australian workplaces. Many small businesses included clauses in employment contracts...
25 June 2026
What Business Records Must Be Kept For 10 Years In Australia?
When you’re building a startup or running a growing SME, record keeping can feel like “admin you’ll get...
25 June 2026
Is Copyright Internationally Recognised? What Australians Need To Know
If you run a small business in Australia, chances are you create (or commission) content all the time....
25 June 2026
Is Super Paid On Top Of Wages? What Employers Need to Know in Australia
If you employ staff in Australia, superannuation is one of those “must get right” areas that can feel...
25 June 2026
ESVCLP Eligible Investments: Rules For Startups And Early-Stage Investors
If you’re raising capital for an Australian startup (or looking to invest in one), you may have heard...
25 June 2026
Do Commercial Tenants Pay Council Rates? Australian Guide For Landlords
If you’re leasing a shopfront, warehouse, office, café, or other commercial premises, there’s a good chance you’ve asked...
25 June 2026
Aged Care Pay Rates 2023: Wages, Penalties And Compliance For Employers
If you run an aged care business (or you’re looking at entering the sector), payroll is rarely “just...
25 June 2026
NSW Roadside Trading Permit: Requirements, Costs And How To Apply
If you’re thinking about selling on the side of the road in New South Wales - whether that’s...
25 June 2026
Employment Verification Letter Sample (Australia) + Template Doc
Note: This article provides general information only and is not legal advice. It’s not a substitute for advice...
24 June 2026
Trust vs Sole Trader: Which Business Structure Is Right?
Choosing a business structure is one of those “set the foundations” decisions that can shape how you run...
24 June 2026
Legal Checklist Before Providing a Financial Service in Australia
If you’re building a fintech product, launching a “money” feature inside your app, or offering anything that looks...
24 June 2026
Need help with your business legals?
Speak with Sprintlaw to get practical legal support and fixed-fee options tailored to your business.