Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
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
Kiosk Lease Reviews in Australia: Key Terms for Retail Tenants
A kiosk lease can contain more risk than many retail tenants expect. Here’s what to check in a kiosk lease review in Australia, from rent and trading
27 April 2026
Contract Amendment Template: Practical Guide For Australian Businesses
In a perfect world, you’d sign a contract once and never need to touch it again. But in real life, things change fast in small business. Maybe your supplier’s lead times have...
27 April 2026
What Is A Loan Agreement? For Startups And Small Businesses
If you’re running a startup or small business, there’s a good chance you’ll borrow money at some point - whether it’s from a director, a co-founder, a family member, a private investor,...
26 April 2026
Domain Names and Brand Protection for Australian Businesses
A domain name can support your brand, but it does not give complete legal protection. This guide explains how Australian businesses should approach domain
25 April 2026
Indemnifier Meaning: Understanding Indemnity Clauses in Australia
If you run a small business, you’ve probably seen the word “indemnifier” pop up in contracts - often in a clause that looks a bit intense and very “lawyer-ish”. And it can...
25 April 2026
Consignment Form: Key Clauses For Australian Small Businesses
If you run a retail store, boutique, online marketplace, gallery, warehouse, repairer, or any business that sells (or holds) other people’s goods, you’ve probably dealt with consignment arrangements. A consignment model can...
24 April 2026
Escrow Explained: A Practical Guide For Australian Startups And Small Businesses
If you’re running a startup or small business, you’ll often find yourself doing deals where money needs to change hands before the job is fully done. That’s where things can get uncomfortable....
24 April 2026
Fiduciary Duties In Law: Meaning And Key Obligations
If you run a business, you’re going to wear a lot of hats. You might be the founder, the director, the person signing supplier contracts, and the person answering customer emails (sometimes...
24 April 2026
Who Can Witness a Trust Deed? Requirements in Australia
If you run your business through a trust (or you’re setting one up), you’ll eventually hit a deceptively simple question: who can witness a trust deed? It sounds like an administrative detail....
23 April 2026
Negative Variation Clauses: Protect Yourself When Contracts Change
Contracts aren’t just paperwork - they’re the rules of the road for how you get paid, how you deliver, and what happens when something goes wrong. But what happens when the other...
23 April 2026
DDR Form Explained: How To Set Up Direct Debits In Australia
If you run a small business, getting paid on time can make (or break) your cash flow. Chasing invoices, dealing with late payments, and manually following up customers can take up more...
23 April 2026
Statutory Declarations vs Affidavits: Sworn or Affirmed?
As a small business owner, you’ll eventually run into paperwork that needs more than just a signature. A bank might ask for an affidavit, a supplier might request a statutory declaration, or...
23 April 2026
Types Of Enterprise Agreements: Choosing The Right One For Your Business
If you employ (or plan to employ) staff, you’ve probably come across the idea of an “enterprise agreement” at some point - especially when you’re trying to balance fair pay and conditions...
23 April 2026
How To Create And Maintain A Unit Trust Register In Australia
If you run your business through a unit trust (or you’re thinking about setting one up), it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items: the trust deed, the trustee, tax planning, and...
22 April 2026
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