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Digital Marketing & Advertising Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on digital marketing & advertising for australian businesses.
All Rights Reserved: Examples and When to Use It in Australia
If you publish content for your business - on your website, socials, product packaging or pitch decks - you’ve probably seen or used the phrase “All rights reserved.” It’s short, familiar and...
12 December 2025·
8 min read
Moral Rights Under the Australian Copyright Act: What to Know
If your business publishes content - photos, videos, logos, website copy, packaging, product designs, software or even blog posts - you’re working with copyright every day. But there’s a part of copyright...
10 December 2025·10 min read
How To Become A Sponsor In Australia
Thinking about becoming a sponsor is exciting - it’s a smart way to build your brand, reach new audiences and form long-term partnerships with creators, events or community organisations. But to get...
10 December 2025·9 min read
How To Trademark A Phrase In Australia
Got a catchy tagline or brand phrase that customers love? If it’s central to your brand, it’s worth protecting. Registering a trade mark over a phrase can stop competitors from using confusingly...
10 December 2025·10 min read
Competition Rules in Australia: Running Legal Promotions and Giveaways
Running a giveaway or competition is a smart way to boost brand awareness, grow your email list, and reward your community. But to do it safely in Australia, you need clear competition...
9 December 2025·10 min read
What Does White Label Mean?
Thinking about expanding your product range or entering a new market without building everything from scratch? White labelling can be a smart, low-friction way to do it. But “white label” gets thrown...
9 December 2025·7 min read
Privacy Policy Page: What To Include And How To Publish In Australia
If you collect customer details through a website, app, booking form or even a mailing list, you’re handling personal information. A clear, accessible Privacy Policy page helps you build trust, meet your...
8 December 2025·9 min read
Instagram Rules In Australia: What Businesses Need To Know
Instagram can be a powerful growth engine for small businesses in Australia. It’s where your customers discover products, engage with brands and make quick buying decisions - often straight from a post,...
8 December 2025·8 min read
ACT Trade Promotion Permits: Do You Need One and How to Apply?
Running a giveaway, prize draw or “enter to win” campaign is a great way to boost brand awareness and engage your audience. But in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), some competitions need...
8 December 2025·9 min read
What Does the R on a Logo Mean in Australia?
Spotting a small “R” in a circle next to a brand name or logo can raise a quick question when you’re building your own brand: what does that symbol actually mean -...
8 December 2025·10 min read
What Does TM Mean on a Logo in Australia?
Building a strong brand is one of the most valuable things you can do for your business. Your name, logo and taglines are what customers remember - and what competitors may try...
7 December 2025·8 min read
Antitrust Laws in Australia: What You Need to Know
If you sell products, set prices, work with distributors, or belong to an industry association, Australia’s antitrust (competition) laws affect you. Even well‑intentioned “handshake deals” or common industry practices can cross the...
7 December 2025·10 min read
How To Monitor Your Trade Mark In Australia
Your brand is one of your most valuable business assets. You’ve invested time and money to build a name customers trust-so the last thing you want is someone quietly using a confusingly...
7 December 2025·10 min read
Regulatory Lawyers: What They Do and When You Need One
Running a small business in Australia means more than great products and happy customers. You also need to play by the rules - and those rules change across industries, states and even...
6 December 2025·7 min read
Privacy Policy Requirements In Australia: What To Include
Collecting customer names, emails and purchase details is part of doing business today. But in Australia, how you collect, use and protect that information isn’t just about good customer experience - there...
6 December 2025·11 min read
What Does a Regulatory Lawyer Do - And When Do You Need One?
Running a small business in Australia means navigating rules from multiple directions - consumer protection, privacy, employment, advertising, and often industry-specific licences or standards. It’s a lot to juggle alongside sales, operations...
6 December 2025·9 min read
Can You Trademark a Colour in Australia?
Your brand’s colour can be the first thing customers notice - and remember. Think of a distinctive shade on packaging, uniforms or your website that immediately signals who you are before a...
6 December 2025·9 min readOpt Out Notice: What It Is and When You Need It in Australia
Direct marketing is a powerful way to reach customers - but in Australia, you can’t send promotional emails, SMS or make sales calls without giving people a clear and simple way to...
6 December 2025·9 min read
How To Write A Privacy Policy In Australia
If your business collects names, emails, phone numbers, payment details or any other information that can identify a person, you need a clear plan for handling that data - and you’ll almost...
5 December 2025·10 min read
How Small Businesses Can Use Cause Marketing in Australia
Cause marketing can be a powerful way to build your brand, engage customers and make a real difference in your community. Whether you’re donating a portion of sales to a charity, running...
3 December 2025·8 min read
Legal Requirements for Social Media Advertising in Australia
Social media advertising can be one of the fastest ways to get your brand in front of customers. With precise targeting, creative formats and real-time analytics, it’s a powerful growth channel for...
3 December 2025·8 min read
Do You Need a Social Media Lawyer in Australia?
Social media can supercharge your brand. It’s where your customers hang out, discover products, and decide who to trust. But with that opportunity comes risk. A single post, ad, influencer collaboration or...
2 December 2025·9 min read
Public Photography Laws in Australia: What Businesses Should Know
Whether you run a creative studio, a retail brand, a cafe, or an events company, chances are you’ll capture and publish photos or video as part of your marketing. Street shoots, customer...
30 November 2025·11 min read
Can A Company Sue Over A Bad Review In Australia?
Online reviews can make or break a small business. A thoughtful, critical review can be helpful feedback. A false, damaging post can hurt bookings overnight. So it’s natural to ask: can your...
29 November 2025·9 min read
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