Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Limited Liability In Australia: What It Means And How To Get It
Limited liability is one of the big reasons business owners choose to incorporate. Done right, it can protect your personal assets if things go wrong in the business. But it’s not a...
16 October 2025
What Does Repudiate Mean in Australian Contract Law?
“Repudiate” is one of those legal words that pops up in contracts and dispute emails right when things get tense. If you run a small business in Australia, understanding the meaning of...
16 October 2025
Do You Need a Shareholders Agreement in Australia?
Bringing co-founders or investors into your company is exciting - you’ll have more capital, skills and momentum to grow. But without clear rules about ownership, decision-making and exits, small issues can turn...
16 October 2025
What Are Outgoings in a Commercial Lease in Australia?
When you’re comparing commercial properties, the rent is only half the story. The other half is outgoings - the extra costs your landlord can require you to pay on top of base...
16 October 2025
Masters v Cameron: What 'Subject to Contract' Means
When you’re negotiating a deal - a supply agreement, a business purchase, or a new lease - it’s common to jot down the main terms and say the deal is “subject to...
16 October 2025
What Is A Retainer And How Does It Work?
Retainers are common across professional services in Australia - from legal and accounting to marketing, IT and design. If you’re weighing up whether a retainer could work for your business (either as...
16 October 2025
Company Extract In Australia: What It Is And How To Get One
If you’re about to sign a new supplier, extend trade credit to a customer, or enter a JV, one of the first checks you’ll hear about is a “company extract.” It’s a...
16 October 2025
Does Gross Salary Include Super In Australia?
Getting pay wording right can save your business time, money and headaches. One of the most common questions we hear from employers is simple but important: does gross salary include super? It...
16 October 2025
Confidentiality Agreements: What You Need To Know
Whether you’re pitching to an investor, onboarding a contractor, or sharing pricing with a potential supplier, there will be times you need to disclose information that gives your business its edge. A...
16 October 2025
What Is A Shareholders Agreement?
Bringing co-founders or investors on board is exciting - it means your business is growing. But it also means you’ll make big decisions together, manage money, and plan exits over time. That’s...
16 October 2025
Statute Of Limitations In Australia
When a dispute flares up - an unpaid invoice, a supplier breach, or a misleading product claim against your business - time matters. If you wait too long to take action, you...
15 October 2025
Statute Of Limitations In NSW: Time Limits And Deadlines
When you run a business, time can be your greatest ally or your biggest risk - especially when it comes to enforcing rights or defending claims. In New South Wales, the “statute...
15 October 2025
Managing Business Contract, Lease and Policy Expiry Dates in Australia
Expiry dates are easy to overlook when you’re juggling sales, staff and suppliers. But if you miss one, it can cost you-lost negotiating power, surprise auto-renewals, lapsed licences, or even a gap...
15 October 2025
Severance Packages in Australia: What to Include and Offer Lawfully
Ending employment is never easy, but handling it well protects your business and your reputation. When a role is no longer required, or you decide to settle a departure on agreed terms,...
15 October 2025
Sole Proprietorship in Australia: Is a Sole Trader Right for You?
If you’re gearing up to launch a small business in Australia, setting up as a sole proprietor (often called a “sole trader”) is usually the fastest, simplest and lowest‑cost way to get...
15 October 2025
How To Start a Clothing Brand in Australia: Legal Essentials
Launching a clothing brand is an exciting way to turn your creative vision into a real business. Whether you’re designing limited-run streetwear, sustainable basics or a premium label, getting your legal and...
15 October 2025
Undue Influence In Australian Business Contracts: Protect Your Firm
When you’re negotiating a deal, you want your counterpart to say “yes” because they genuinely want to - not because they felt pressured to agree. That’s the core idea behind undue influence....
15 October 2025
Contra Proferentem in Australia: How It Affects Your Contracts
If you’ve ever been stuck in a dispute over what a clause “really means,” you’ve already felt the pain that contra proferentem is designed to solve. In plain English, contra proferentem is...
15 October 2025
Consideration In Australian Contracts
When you sign or send a contract, there’s a simple question that can make or break its enforceability: what is each party giving and getting? In Australian contract law, that “something of...
15 October 2025
Loan Agreement Template in Australia: Key Inclusions
Whether you’re lending money to (or borrowing from) a founder, a related company, an investor, or a friendly backer, a clear loan agreement is essential. It keeps expectations aligned, protects relationships and...
15 October 2025
What Is A Casual Job In Australia?
If you run a small business in Australia, hiring casuals can be a smart way to manage peaks in demand, open longer hours, or trial new roles before committing to permanent headcount....
15 October 2025
What Does GST Stand For In Australia?
If you’re building a business in Australia, you’ll quickly come across “GST” in conversations about pricing, invoicing and cash flow. Understanding what GST stands for - and what it means in practice...
15 October 2025
What Does Commercial in Confidence Mean in Australia?
When you’re running a small business, you’ll often need to share sensitive details with people outside your team - a potential investor, a supplier quoting on your new product, or a consultant...
14 October 2025
EPC Contracts in Australia: Key Terms and Risks
EPC contracts can be a smart way for small developers, builders, manufacturers and suppliers to deliver complex projects under one clear, accountable arrangement. But the legal fine print matters. If scope, timelines...
14 October 2025
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