Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Who Can Witness A Statutory Declaration In Australia?
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a statutory declaration (often called a “stat dec”) sooner than you expect. Maybe a supplier wants one to confirm...
25 January 2026
Hiring Subcontractors: Contracts, Obligations And Risks In Australia
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve considered bringing in subcontractors at some point. Maybe you’ve landed a big job and need extra hands. Maybe a client wants...
25 January 2026
Repudiation In Australian Contracts: Meaning And How To Respond
If you run a small business, contracts are part of your day-to-day. They’re what keep your cashflow steady, your projects moving, and your supplier/customer relationships clear. But sometimes, even with a signed...
25 January 2026
Sublease Agreement: Key Terms And Legal Tips In Australia
If your business has outgrown (or underused) its current premises, entering into a sublease agreement can feel like the perfect solution. Maybe your startup signed a longer lease than you needed, your...
25 January 2026
How To Write An Employment Reference Letter (Australia)
As a small business owner, you’ll probably be asked to provide an employment reference letter at some point - whether it’s for an employee who’s moving on, applying for a rental property,...
25 January 2026
Legal Steps For Bootstrapping A Startup In Australia
Bootstrapping is a popular way to build a startup in Australia - especially if you want to stay in control, keep your costs lean, and avoid giving away equity too early. But...
25 January 2026
Casual Work Hours: Minimum Shifts, Weekly Limits & Employer Duties
When you’re running a small business, casual staff can be a huge help. They let you cover busy periods, seasonal demand, unexpected absences and changing customer needs without committing to fixed hours....
25 January 2026
Essential Legal Documents For Australian Startups And Small Businesses
When you’re building a startup or small business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts: launching your product, signing your first customers, and finally seeing revenue come in. But it doesn’t...
25 January 2026
Appointor Of A Trust: Role, Importance And How To Choose
If you’re running your business through a trust (or thinking about it), you’ve probably heard the term “appointor” come up - sometimes also called a “trust appointer”. It can sound like an...
25 January 2026
Notice Of Attornment: What It Means For Commercial Leases
If you lease a shop, warehouse, office, café space or other commercial premises, you’ll probably deal with the “usual” lease paperwork at the start - rent, outgoings, term, options and make good....
25 January 2026
Termination During Probation Under the Fair Work Act in Australia
Probation can be a valuable “getting to know you” period in any new hire, especially for small businesses where each role has a big impact on your team, customers, and cashflow. But...
25 January 2026
Probation Period Rules: What To Know About 6-Month Probation In Australia
Probation can be a really useful tool for small businesses. It lets you bring someone into your team, see how they perform in the real world (not just in an interview), and...
25 January 2026
How Novation Agreements Work For Australian Businesses
If you run a small business, contracts are part of everyday life - supplier deals, customer agreements, leases, service contracts, software subscriptions, contractor arrangements, and more. But what happens when your business...
25 January 2026
Proprietary Company (Pty Ltd) Meaning
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, you’ve probably seen “Pty Ltd” everywhere - on invoices, websites, contracts, and email signatures. But what “Pty Ltd” actually means isn’t always...
24 January 2026
Angel Investors: How They Invest And What Startups Need To Know
If you’re building a startup, you’ve probably heard the phrase “angel investor” thrown around as if it’s a magic solution to your funding problems. In reality, an angel investor can be an...
24 January 2026
Essential Legal Advice For Startups And Small Businesses In Australia
Starting (or growing) a business is exciting - but it can also feel like there are a thousand things to get right at once. Between product development, marketing, hiring, and cash flow,...
24 January 2026
When To Hire A Franchise Lawyer In Australia
Franchising can be one of the fastest ways to grow a business in Australia - or a smart way to buy into an established business model. But it’s also one of those...
24 January 2026
Data Room Checklist For Fundraising, Due Diligence And M&A
If you’re raising capital, bringing on a strategic partner, or selling your business, you’ll almost certainly be asked for a data room. A well-prepared data room makes you look organised, reduces deal...
24 January 2026
What Is a Company Constitution in Australia?
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, it’s easy to focus on the fun (and urgent) parts: finding customers, refining your offer, hiring your first team member, or raising...
24 January 2026
Business Purchase Lawyer Guide For Buying A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can feel like the “fast track” to growth. You’re stepping into a brand, customer base, systems, suppliers, and (hopefully) a proven profit model - instead of building everything...
24 January 2026
How To Start A Trust In Australia: Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re building a small business or startup, you’ve probably heard that a trust can be a smart way to hold business assets, run a family business, or manage investments. But figuring...
24 January 2026
How To Start A Trust In Australia: Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re building a small business or startup, you’ve probably heard that a trust can be a smart way to hold business assets, run a family business, or manage investments. But figuring...
24 January 2026
Lawyer Fees For Startups: What To Expect And How To Manage Costs
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, every dollar matters. You’re probably watching your cash flow closely, deciding what to invest in now, and what can wait until later....
23 January 2026
Switching From Sole Trader To Company: ABN, ASIC And Contract Checklist
There’s a point in many small businesses where operating as a sole trader starts to feel… limiting. Maybe your revenue is growing and you’re taking on bigger projects. Maybe you’re hiring your...
23 January 2026
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