Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
What Is Time In Lieu?
If your team sometimes works beyond their ordinary hours, you might be wondering whether you need to pay overtime or whether you can offer “time in lieu” instead. Time in lieu (often...
6 August 2024
Is A Quotation Legally Binding?
If you run a business in Australia, you probably send quotes regularly - for plumbing jobs, website builds, printing runs, catering, or custom-made products. But here’s the big (and important) question: if...
6 August 2024
How To Initial A Document
Initialling a document seems simple, but it serves an important legal purpose in Australia. Whether you’re approving a change to a contract, confirming you’ve read every page, or completing a deed, getting...
5 August 2024
The Importance Of A Counselling Contract
Whether you’re opening a solo practice or growing a multi-clinic service, providing counselling is deeply personal work. It involves trust, clear communication and strong professional boundaries. A counselling contract helps you put...
12 June 2024
When Would I Need A Shareholders And Unitholders Agreement?
If you’re launching a business with co-founders, taking on investors or building a unit trust structure, one of the smartest early moves is to put the right owner agreements in place. These...
27 March 2024
What Documents Do You Receive When You Register a Company?
Separate the ASIC certificate and ACN from a standard company pack, constitution, registers, consents, share certificates and documents not created by registration.
14 February 2024
The Power Of Indemnification In Business Contracts
When you sign a business contract in Australia, you’re not just agreeing on price and timelines - you’re allocating risk. Indemnification is one of the most powerful tools for doing exactly that....
5 September 2023
Novation In Business Contracts: What It Is, When To Use It, And How To Do It In Australia
As your business grows, relationships change. You might sell part of your business, move to a new supplier, or restructure your group. When that happens, you often need a clean way to...
30 August 2023
How To Become A Brand Ambassador
Becoming a brand ambassador in Australia can be an exciting way to turn your personality, values and audience into a sustainable business. Whether you’re promoting products on social media, attending events for...
27 June 2023
Get A Cross-Border Data Processing Agreement
Working with cloud tools, offshore teams, and global vendors is the norm for Australian businesses today. But when personal information flows across borders, you need strong legal protections in place. A Cross-Border...
16 March 2023
Get Your International Contract Reviewed
Working with overseas suppliers, distributors or clients can unlock new opportunities for Australian businesses - but it can also increase risk if the paperwork isn’t watertight. International contracts look similar on the...
9 March 2023
What Are Successive Fixed Term Contracts?
If you’ve been “rolling over” the same employee on back-to-back fixed term agreements, you’re not alone. Many Australian businesses have relied on fixed terms to manage project peaks, funding cycles or uncertainty....
7 March 2023
Lock In Contracts Vs No Lock In Contracts: What’s The Difference?
If your business sells memberships, subscriptions or services on an ongoing basis, the way you set up your contracts matters. Should you offer a “lock in” term to secure predictable revenue, or...
6 March 2023
Employee Vs Contractor: What Did The High Court Say?
Whether someone is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” isn’t just a label - it affects pay, super, leave, tax, insurance and your risk of penalties under Australian law. If you run...
24 February 2022
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