New Rules for Website Domain Compliance in Australia
Your website is a central part of your business. To avoid loss of use of your website, it is important to protect your website domain. Since 12 [...]
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07, 2021
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07, 2021
Franchising Code of Conduct: Disclosure Obligations
Franchisors and franchisees maintain an obligation to comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct. However, long awaited changes to the Code on 1 July 2021 have impacted [...]
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07, 2021
Considerations for Complex Wills
There are certain situations where wills can become complex. This may include situations where you own a business or valuable assets, you have a blended family, you [...]
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06, 2021
Electronic Signatures: What Should Companies Expect?
Australia’s Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) stipulates that an electronic signature (e-signature) can generally validly execute a document. While e-signatures are important for modern and international businesses, [...]
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06, 2021
New Casual Employment Requirements: Top 3 Tips for Employers
Since 27 March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 has been in force. Changes to Australia’s casual employment regime are certain [...]
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06, 2021
Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Most households and businesses are familiar with a Power of Attorney. This type of document allows you to appoint one or more persons to manage legal and [...]
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05, 2021
Differentiating a Similiar Trade Mark
Today, telecommunications company Swoop Holdings is set to be publicly listed on the ASX. Yet, it faces an ongoing trade mark dispute by digital marketing and consultancy [...]
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05, 2021
Gig Workers and Employee Entitlements 3.0
Australia’s recent judicial history has extensively considered the work status of food delivery and rideshare service workers. There is particular focus on the distinction between employees and [...]
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05, 2021
Small Businesses: The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Has New Debt Review Powers
If a small business is facing debt recovery actions commenced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) may now be able to pause [...]
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05, 2021
Intellectual Property Protection Rights
You’re a business owner, you’ve registered your business name, and you’re wondering what your next steps are. You want to be able to use your business name, [...]