Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Using Cookies On Your Website? A Cookie Policy Is Important
If you run a website in Australia, chances are you use cookies and similar tracking tools for analytics, ads, or improving user experience. That’s normal - but it does mean you’re collecting...
12 January 2025
Why You Need Terms And Conditions For Your Online Business
Running an online business in Australia is exciting - the barriers to entry are lower than ever, and you can reach customers nationwide from day one. But selling online also means you’re...
11 January 2025
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need?
If you’re building a startup in Australia with co-founders, early employees or advisors, you’ve probably heard the term “vesting”. It’s one of the best ways to align incentives, protect your cap table...
11 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Maintain Confidentiality In The Workplace
Confidentiality underpins trust in any workplace. Your customers trust you with their personal information, your team shares ideas that give you a competitive edge, and your partners rely on you to keep...
11 January 2025
Is Cybersquatting Legal?
Securing the right domain name is a big part of building your brand online. But what happens if someone else registers a domain name that’s the same as your brand (or confusingly...
10 January 2025
Are You Reading The Fine Print In Health Care Apps?
From step counters and calorie trackers to telehealth platforms and mental health support tools, health care apps are now part of everyday life in Australia. They can be incredibly helpful. But there’s...
10 January 2025
Owner Driver Contracts: What Are The New Laws?
If you run a transport business or deliver goods as an owner driver, you’ve probably heard that the legal landscape is changing in Australia. Recent industrial relations reforms mean new minimum standards...
10 January 2025
Why Do I Need To Have My Transfer Of Lease Reviewed?
Transferring a commercial lease (often called an “assignment of lease”) can seem straightforward: you’re handing over your premises and obligations to a new tenant so you can move on. In practice, it’s...
9 January 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding Vs Contract: What’s The Difference?
If you’re kicking off a new partnership, joint venture or potential deal, you’ll often hear two terms thrown around early: “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)” and “Contract”. They sound similar, but they don’t...
9 January 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team, reward performance and grow revenue. But in Australia, there are important legal rules around how you structure, document and pay commissions...
9 January 2025
ESOP Or ESS: Which One Is Right For My Business?
Offering equity to your team is one of the most effective ways to attract, motivate and retain great people without draining cash. In Australia, you’ll often hear two terms used for this:...
9 January 2025
How To Sign A Contract Using E‑Signatures
E‑signatures have become the go‑to way to sign contracts in Australia. They’re fast, convenient and perfect when your team, suppliers or clients are in different locations. But are they always legally binding?...
8 January 2025
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business?
Getting your contracts right from day one can save you time, money and stress. But as a small business owner in Australia, it’s not always obvious whether you should be using a...
8 January 2025
Electronic Witnessing Of Documents: How Does It Work?
Signing documents is part of running any business, but what happens when the signers or witnesses aren’t in the same room? Since the pandemic, electronic witnessing has become a practical and (in...
8 January 2025
Contract Expiring Soon? Here Are Your Options
If a contract is approaching its end date, it’s smart to plan your next move before time runs out. Whether it’s a supplier agreement, SaaS subscription, services contract or a commercial lease,...
8 January 2025
Need A Lawyer To Redraft Your Contract?
If a contract no longer reflects how you actually work, exposes you to unnecessary risk, or is hard for clients to understand, it’s time to redraft it. Getting the wording right isn’t...
8 January 2025
What Is A Limited Liability Partnership Agreement?
If you’ve heard the term “limited liability partnership” (LLP), you may be thinking it’s a special type of business you can set up in Australia with all the benefits of a partnership...
8 January 2025
Why You Need A Commercial Lease As An SMSF
Buying “business real property” in your self-managed super fund (SMSF) and leasing it to a related party (like your own company) is a common and often tax‑effective strategy in Australia. But here’s...
8 January 2025
Should I Have My Commercial Sublease Reviewed?
Subleasing can be a smart way to secure a great location, reduce fit‑out costs, or downsize excess space. But a commercial sublease isn’t a “lite” version of a lease - it carries...
7 January 2025
Why Have A Supply Agreement?
If your business sells products, raw materials or components, a solid Supply Agreement is one of the most useful tools you can have. It sets the rules for pricing, delivery, quality, risk...
7 January 2025
A Guide To Protecting Your Trade Secrets In Australia
Whether you’re building a clever algorithm, a secret recipe or a high-performing sales playbook, trade secrets are often the “special sauce” that gives your business an edge. In Australia, you can protect...
7 January 2025
Do I Need A Liquidated Damages Clause In My Contract?
If you’ve ever had a project run late or a supplier fail to meet service levels, you’ll know that delays and poor performance can cost your business real money and goodwill. A...
7 January 2025
Contractors Vs Sub-Contractors: What’s The Difference?
If you’re growing a business in Australia, chances are you’ll work with contractors at some point. As your projects scale, you may also hear people talk about “sub-contractors” - and it’s totally...
6 January 2025
What Are The Types Of Restraint Clauses?
Restraint clauses are one of those contract terms that can feel a bit daunting at first glance. If you’re hiring, selling a business or partnering with someone, you’ll often want to protect...
6 January 2025
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