Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Service by Email: How to Legally Serve Contracts, Notices and Documents in Australia
Most small businesses don’t have time (or appetite) for printing, posting and chasing signatures every time a contract needs to be sent or a formal notice needs to be given. So it’s...
1 May 2026
How To Draft A Clear Legal Statement For Your Business
If you run a small business, you’ll probably use short “legal statements” more often than you realise. They can show up on your website footer, your quotes, your invoices, your emails, your...
1 May 2026
Shopify Terms And Conditions For Australian Businesses
If you’re running (or launching) an online store, your website can feel like it’s doing a hundred jobs at once: showcasing your products, taking payments, collecting customer data, sending confirmation emails, handling...
1 May 2026
Express Terms In Contracts: Definition, Examples And Drafting Tips
If you run a small business, contracts are one of your best tools for protecting cashflow, setting expectations, and keeping relationships (customers, suppliers, contractors and partners) running smoothly. But not all contract...
1 May 2026
Terms and Conditions Generator: When to Use One and Make It Work
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had that moment where you think: “I really need Terms and Conditions, but where do I even start?” That’s exactly why people often search...
1 May 2026
How To Write An Overdue Notice That Gets Results
Chasing late payments is one of those parts of running a small business that can quietly drain your time, cash flow and energy. You’ve done the work (or shipped the goods), you’ve...
1 May 2026
Staff Handbook Policies for Industrial Equipment Suppliers in Australia
A tailored staff handbook helps industrial equipment suppliers set clear rules on safety, site attendance, conduct, privacy and disciplinary processes
30 April 2026
Joint Venture Agreements: How To Share Risk And Protect IP
A joint venture can be one of the fastest ways for a small business to grow without doing everything alone. Maybe you’ve found a complementary business that can help you reach new...
30 April 2026
Can a $1 Clause Make a Contract Binding?
Can $1 really make a contract binding? It can help, but only if the agreement is properly drafted and the legal requirements are met.
30 April 2026
Deed Of Indemnity: Sample, Key Clauses And When To Use It In Australia
If you run a business, you’ll eventually be asked for an indemnity - or you might need to give one to someone else. It can come up when appointing a director, engaging...
30 April 2026
What Is a Consortium? a Guide to Legal Agreements for Collaborative Business Ventures
A consortium can help Australian businesses bid for bigger projects and combine expertise, but the legal structure matters. This guide explains what a
30 April 2026
IP Assignment Clauses for Australian Training Providers
For Australian training providers, an IP assignment clause can decide who owns your course materials, assessments, videos and customised content. This
29 April 2026
Supplier Contract Terms Australian Pet Food Brands Should Review
Australian pet food brands should review supplier contracts carefully before signing. This guide covers specifications, quality control, compliance
29 April 2026
Confidentiality Statements: What To Include And How To Use Them In Australia
If you’re building a startup or running a small business, you’ll almost certainly share valuable information with someone outside your core team at some point. Maybe it’s a contractor helping you build...
29 April 2026
Novation Clause: What It Is, When You Need One And How To Draft It
If you’re running a small business, contracts are part of everyday life. You sign agreements with customers, suppliers, contractors, landlords, and sometimes investors. But what happens when the “party” to a contract...
29 April 2026
How to Start a Car Rental Business in Australia: Legal Requirements & Contracts
Starting a car rental business can be a great move if you’re looking for a business model with repeat customers, predictable demand (think holidays, business travel, insurance replacements and moving days), and...
29 April 2026
Are Oral Contracts Legally Binding in Australia?
If you run a small business, you’ve probably done plenty of deals in a hurry: a supplier agrees to deliver “next week”, a customer says “yes, go ahead”, or you and a...
28 April 2026
How To Draft A Legal Agreement Between Two Parties: Key Clauses
If you run a small business, you’ll probably enter into dozens (if not hundreds) of arrangements with other people and businesses over time. Some will be simple and low-risk. Others can affect...
28 April 2026
Exclusive Agency Agreement NSW: What to Know Before You Sign
If you’re a small business in NSW and someone has put an exclusive agency agreement in front of you, it can feel like a big step. Maybe you’re appointing a sales agent...
28 April 2026
What To Do When A Customer Account Is In Arrears
When you’re running a small business, cash flow is everything. So when a customer’s account falls into arrears and starts creeping from “a few days late” to “this is becoming a pattern”,...
28 April 2026
Mutual Confidentiality Agreement: Key Terms And When To Use One
If you run a small business or you’re building a startup, you’ll probably need to share information to get things moving. That might be with a potential investor, a supplier, a developer,...
28 April 2026
Actor Release Form Clauses Australian Businesses And Producers Need
If your business creates content - whether that’s social media ads, website videos, training modules, documentaries, short films, podcasts with video, or brand campaigns - you’ll probably work with on-camera talent at...
28 April 2026
Refund and Cancellation Terms for Quantity Surveying Firms in Australia
Clear refund and cancellation terms help quantity surveying firms in Australia protect cash flow, recover fees for work already done, and avoid disputes
27 April 2026
Meeting Of The Minds In Contract Law: What It Means For Your Business In Australia
When you’re running a small business or startup, it’s easy to think contracts are all about “getting it in writing”. But in Australian contract law, the deeper idea is whether you and...
27 April 2026
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