Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
I Have A Unit Trust: Do I Need A Unitholders Agreement?
Unit trusts are a popular structure in Australia for joint ventures, investments and family businesses. They’re flexible, tax-efficient (with the right advice) and allow you to share ownership in fixed “units”. But...
1 February 2025
Can I Stop People Reselling My Business’ Products?
If you’re seeing your products pop up on marketplaces or in stores you don’t recognise, it’s natural to ask: can I stop people reselling my business’ products in Australia? The short answer...
1 February 2025
End User Licence Agreement: What Is It And Why Do I Need One?
If you build software, a mobile app, a platform or any digital tool, you’re giving people permission to use something you’ve created. That permission isn’t just a handshake - it’s a legal...
31 January 2025
What Is A Conjunction Agreement?
If you work in real estate or sales, you’ve probably heard the term “conjunction” tossed around when two agencies or sales partners team up on a deal. A Conjunction Agreement is the...
31 January 2025
How Can Your Business Comply With Consumer Guarantees?
When you sell goods or services in Australia, you’re automatically promising certain standards to your customers - whether you say so or not. These promises are called consumer guarantees, and they sit...
31 January 2025
Collecting Health Information? Here’s Why A Privacy Policy Is Important
If you collect or store health information in Australia - even something as simple as a patient’s name alongside their appointment reason - privacy law applies to you in a big way....
31 January 2025
What Is A Publishing Agreement?
Landing a book deal, launching a magazine, or licensing your songs can be incredibly exciting. But before anything goes to print or hits a streaming platform, you’ll usually be asked to sign...
31 January 2025
Got An eCommerce Clothing Store? A Guide To Your T&Cs
Running an online clothing store is exciting - you can reach customers across Australia, launch collections quickly and build a distinctive brand. But to sell smoothly (and stay compliant), you need a...
31 January 2025
How To Renegotiate A Commercial Lease To Cut WFH Costs
Many Australian teams are now hybrid or fully remote. If your office sits half-empty most days, you’re likely paying for space you don’t need. The good news? You can often renegotiate your...
31 January 2025
What Is A Deed Of Assignment, Anyway?
If you’re transferring rights under a contract, handing over IP ownership, or moving a customer list as part of a sale, you’ll likely hear the term “Deed of Assignment.” It sounds technical,...
31 January 2025
What Is An NDIS Consent Form?
If you deliver supports and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you’ll regularly handle highly sensitive personal and health information. An NDIS Consent Form is a simple but critical tool...
31 January 2025
How To Be A Successful Sub-Contractor
Subcontracting can be a brilliant way to grow your income, build a reputation and choose the projects you want to work on - whether you’re in construction, trades, creative services, IT, health...
30 January 2025
Changing Company Ownership: All You Need To Know
Whether you’re bringing in a new investor, exiting a co-founder, or selling the business entirely, changing company ownership is a big milestone. It can unlock growth and provide a clean succession plan...
30 January 2025
Running A Retreat Business? Here’s What You Need
Retreats are booming in Australia - from yoga and wellness weekends to leadership offsites and creative workshops. If you’re passionate about curating transformational experiences, a retreat business can be rewarding. But delivering...
30 January 2025
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know
If you’re lending money to a business, offering supplier credit, or investing funds, you’ll want a reliable way to protect your position. That’s where a General Security Agreement (GSA) comes in. A...
30 January 2025
How To Avoid CV Fraud
Hiring can move fast - and when you’re under pressure to fill a role, it’s tempting to take a promising CV at face value. But CV fraud (also called resume fraud) is...
29 January 2025
Construction Contracts: Do I Need An Exclusivity Clause?
Winning and delivering construction work in Australia is competitive. Whether you’re a builder, subcontractor, supplier or consultant, you’ll often want certainty around who you can (and can’t) work with on a project...
29 January 2025
How Many Sick Days Do You Get A Year?
Sick days are part of running a healthy workplace. Whether you’re an employer setting up your leave systems or an employee checking your entitlements, understanding how sick leave accrues and when it...
29 January 2025
Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea
When you’re launching a website in Australia, it’s tempting to copy someone else’s Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and hit publish. It’s quick, free and feels like you’re ticking a box. But copying...
29 January 2025
What Is The Pari Passu Principle?
If you’ve ever dealt with a business that’s gone into liquidation or you’ve supplied goods on credit, you may have come across the phrase “pari passu”. It’s Latin for “on equal footing”,...
29 January 2025
Do I Need A Social Enterprise Constitution?
Social enterprises blend purpose with profit - you’re building a sustainable business while delivering a positive social or environmental outcome. It’s exciting, but it can raise some unique legal questions too. One...
29 January 2025
Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement.
Volunteers can add incredible value to a charity, social enterprise or community-focused business in Australia. They bring energy, skills and purpose to your mission - often at pivotal moments when resources are...
28 January 2025
What Do I Need In My Gym’s Terms And Conditions?
Running a gym in Australia is exciting - you’re helping people feel better, get stronger and build community. But to keep things running smoothly (and protect your business), you’ll want clear, legally...
28 January 2025
What Is A Contract?
Contracts are everywhere in business - from a simple quote you accept by email, to the multi‑page agreement you negotiate with a key supplier. Understanding what a contract is (and how it...
28 January 2025
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