Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Exchange Of Contracts In Business
Exchanging contracts is a key moment in any business deal. It’s the point where negotiations end, signatures go on the page, and your agreement becomes binding. Whether you’re selling a business, signing...
3 January 2025
What Should I Know About International Contracts?
Working with overseas customers, suppliers or partners can open exciting doors for your business. Whether you’re exporting products, licensing your software, or engaging a specialist team offshore, the right international contract is...
3 January 2025
What Is The Legal Age To Sign A Contract?
Whether you’re hiring a young worker, selling a gym membership to a 17-year-old, or letting a teenager sign up for a phone plan, it’s important to know when a contract is legally...
2 January 2025
What Is An Exclusivity Clause In Australia?
When you’re negotiating a deal - whether it’s a supply arrangement, distribution partnership or a potential business sale - it’s common to ask for a period of exclusivity. Exclusivity can protect your...
2 January 2025
What Is A Force Majeure Clause In Business Contracts?
Unexpected events can derail even the most carefully planned projects. Supply chains stall, natural disasters hit, or a sudden change in law makes performance difficult or impossible. This is where a force...
2 January 2025
What Is A Model Release Form?
If you take photos or videos of people for your business - think marketing campaigns, brand shoots, social content, product lookbooks or client projects - you’ll quickly run into a key legal...
1 January 2025
Ultimate Guide To Diego v Deliveroo: The Evolving Gig Economy
The gig economy has transformed how people work and how businesses deliver services. Food delivery, rideshare and on‑demand platforms have reshaped customer expectations - and the law has been working hard to...
1 January 2025
Sub-Contracting And Head Contracts: Here’s What You Need To Know
Whether you’re a principal engaging a head contractor, a head contractor building a delivery team, or a subcontractor stepping onto a new project, the contract chain is where risk is managed -...
1 January 2025
How To Set Up A Tour Operator Business
Australia’s tourism sector is packed with opportunity-from coastal adventures and wine tours to cultural walking tours and eco-experiences. If you love crafting memorable experiences and know your local area like the back...
1 January 2025
7 Things To Consider Before Working With Overseas Suppliers
Sourcing from overseas can unlock better margins, fresh product lines and access to specialist manufacturing you can’t find locally. But as exciting as global supply chains are, they also introduce new risks...
1 January 2025
Working In Construction? Get A Professional Services Agreement
If you’re delivering professional services in the construction industry - think project management, design and documentation, cost consulting, engineering, surveying or specialist advisory work - a clear, tailored Professional Services Agreement (PSA)...
1 January 2025
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract: What You Need To Know
Hiring someone on a one-year contract can be a practical way to cover a project, parental leave or a defined busy period. A 12‑month fixed‑term arrangement gives both sides clarity around expectations,...
28 August 2024
What Is Misrepresentation In Contract Law?
When you’re negotiating a deal, what you say matters. If one party makes a false statement that persuades the other to sign, that can amount to misrepresentation under Australian contract law. Understanding...
26 August 2024
The Difference Between Deeds And Agreements
When you’re documenting a deal in Australia, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether to use a deed or an agreement (also called a contract). These documents both create legally...
26 August 2024
Can A Seller Pull Out Of An Unconditional Contract?
Finding yourself locked into an “unconditional” contract and wanting out can feel daunting. Whether you’re selling property, a business, or goods and services, it’s natural to wonder what options you have when...
26 August 2024
Signing An NDA With An Overseas Party: Which Country’s Laws Apply?
Working with international partners can unlock new markets, talent and opportunities. But before you share your secret sauce - your pricing, client lists, code, designs or roadmaps - you’ll likely want a...
26 August 2024
What Does Section 127 Of The Corporations Act Say?
If you run a company in Australia, you’ll regularly need to sign contracts, deeds and other documents. Section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is the key rule that tells you...
22 August 2024
Dry Hire Vs Wet Hire - What Do They Mean?
Whether you run a construction company, events business or machinery hire operation, you’ll often face a key decision: should you offer equipment on a dry hire or wet hire basis? Both models...
22 August 2024
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...
7 August 2024
Is A Quotation Legally Binding? Australia Guide
A quote can bind your business if it has the key contract ingredients and is accepted. Clear wording, expiry dates and terms help you stay in control.
7 August 2024
How To Initial A Document Correctly
Initialling a document is simple, but it can prevent contract disputes. Here is how to initial changes, pages and electronic documents properly.
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
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