Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Need T&Cs & An Engagement Letter For Your Accounting Business? Speak To A Lawyer
Running an accounting or bookkeeping practice in Australia means clients trust you with their finances - and often their future plans. That trust needs to be backed by clear, tailored paperwork. Two...
22 January 2025
What Is A Participant Consent Form?
If your organisation invites people to take part in an activity - think training programs, research studies, pilots and trials, workshops, events or NDIS supports - you’ll often need a clear, written...
22 January 2025
What Is A Trust And Is It Right For My Business?
Choosing the right structure for your business is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make. It affects how you pay tax, how profits are shared, your personal asset protection, and...
21 January 2025
Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods
Moving goods across borders can unlock huge opportunities for Australian businesses - but the logistics, risks and legal responsibilities can be complex if you don’t set them up properly. Whether you’re a...
21 January 2025
Why You Need A Franchise Sale Agreement
Selling or buying a franchise can be an exciting next step - whether you’re exiting a brand you’ve built or stepping into an established business model. But a successful franchise transfer doesn’t...
21 January 2025
How Can I Be Released From My Contractual Obligations?
If you’ve signed a contract in Australia and now need to get out of it, you’re not alone. Plans change, projects evolve, and sometimes a deal no longer makes commercial sense. The...
21 January 2025
How To Sell A Franchise Business
Selling a franchise business in Australia can be a smart exit strategy, whether you’re a franchisee moving on from an established outlet or a franchisor selling company-owned locations or even your whole...
21 January 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know
Labour hire (or “on‑hire”) is a practical way for businesses to get skilled people fast, without directly employing them. Whether you run a labour hire agency or you’re a host business engaging...
20 January 2025
NDIS Providers - Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
Delivering supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is incredibly rewarding - and highly regulated. If you’re setting up as an NDIS provider, or reviewing how you operate, it’s important to...
20 January 2025
Why You Need A Brand Ambassador Agreement
Partnering with a brand ambassador can supercharge your marketing. Ambassadors help you reach new audiences, build trust through authentic recommendations, and generate sales with user‑generated content. But without a clear, written agreement,...
20 January 2025
How To Get Rid Of A 50/50 Business Partner In Australia
Being stuck at 50/50 with a co-founder can be stressful - especially if you no longer share the same vision, pace or values. You might be asking: can I remove my 50/50...
20 January 2025
What Is Specific Performance Of A Contract?
When a deal goes off-track, your first thought might be to claim money for your losses. But sometimes, cash isn’t enough - you actually need the other side to do what they...
20 January 2025
How Do Royalties Work?
Royalties are a common way to monetise intellectual property (IP) in Australia. Whether you’re licensing a song, a logo, a software product, a brand, or even a process you’ve developed, a well-structured...
19 January 2025
Discretionary Trusts: What You Need To Know
Thinking about setting up a discretionary trust in Australia? You’re not alone. Many founders, family businesses and investors use trusts to manage assets, separate risk and plan distributions in a flexible way....
19 January 2025
How To Terminate A Franchise Agreement
Thinking about ending your franchise relationship? You’re not alone. Whether your goals have changed, the business isn’t performing, or the relationship with the franchisor has shifted, terminating a franchise agreement in Australia...
19 January 2025
The Battle Of The Forms: When 2 Parties’ T&Cs Go To War!
Ever swapped a purchase order with a supplier and noticed their Terms and Conditions clash with yours? You’re not alone. This is the “battle of the forms” - when each party tries...
19 January 2025
Doing Business Overseas? Here’s What You Need To Know
Expanding into a new country is exciting. It’s a chance to grow your customer base, diversify revenue and build an international brand. But doing business overseas also introduces new legal systems, tax...
19 January 2025
What Are Photographer Terms And Conditions?
Whether you shoot weddings, events, portraits or commercial campaigns, clear Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) are one of the most powerful tools you have as a professional photographer. Great T&Cs do two things...
19 January 2025
Is Rent Abatement The Same As Free Rent?
If you’re negotiating a commercial lease in Australia, it’s common to hear both “rent abatement” and “free rent” thrown around. They sound similar - you pay less (or nothing) for a period...
18 January 2025
A Complete Guide To Franchising In Australia
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand or start a business with a proven model. Whether you’re thinking about franchising your own concept or buying into an established system,...
18 January 2025
What Is A Lease Surrender Agreement?
Closing or relocating a business often means dealing with your commercial lease before the end of the term. If you and your landlord want to end the lease early on agreed terms,...
18 January 2025
What Do Employment Lawyers Do?
If you run a business in Australia, it doesn’t take long to realise people issues can quickly become legal issues. Hiring, managing performance, setting rosters, approving leave, handling complaints, or letting someone...
18 January 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form?
If you’re planning a photo shoot, promotional video, podcast, training module, ad campaign or any content featuring people, a talent release form is one of the most important documents you’ll use. It’s...
18 January 2025
How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding?
In business, momentum matters. You meet a client, shake hands, agree on scope and a price - and you want to get moving. But a common worry follows: is a verbal promise...
17 January 2025
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