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Increased protections against unfair contract terms
In early September, the government released the proposed amendments to the unfair contract terms regime under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which once implemented, w...
MoreMandatory Director Identification Numbers
Company directors should be aware of new laws coming into effect relating to the introduction of Director Identification Numbers (DIN). These new laws amend the Corporati...
MoreChange to casual employment arrangements
Recent amendments to the Federal Fair Work Act 2009 have changed the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. The changes came into effect on 27 March...
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Unfair contract term laws: important changes and IP agreements
Upcoming changes to the unfair contract term laws mean any business that requires customers or small business commercial partners to enter into standard form contracts sh...
MoreProtecting your trade mark
Your business is making some serious cash – or it’s about to. Customers are raving about what you do – or they’re about to. You know a strong and recognisable...
MoreTransfer pricing laws and why it’s time to review your profits
Transfer pricing laws and why it’s time to review your profits With the Australian Tax Office (ATO) continuing to target multinational corporate tax avoidance, the Aust...
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When can you patent an invention implemented by a computer – Encompass Corporation v InfoTrack (September 2019)
The patentability of computer-implemented inventions has long been a tricky issue for innovators and entrepreneurs. While a recent decision by the Full Bench of the Austr...
MoreBe careful: your Personal Property Security Register (PPSR) registrations may lapse soon
If you registered security interests on the PPSR when it launched seven years ago, you would be wise to check your records for the expiry date… The Personal Property Se...
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Implications for business when Australia implements APEC’s Cross Border Privacy Rules System next year
After consultation with business and stakeholders, the Australian Government recently applied to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic forum (APEC) to participat...
MoreThe lesson of Lululemon – exchanges, returns and consumer guarantees
Luxury athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd (Lululemon) found out the hard way that global businesses who apply blanket branding are not above t...
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Companies and directors rejoice – “Safe Harbour” and “Ipso Facto” becomes law
Late last night (11 September 2017), the Senate passed into law the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprises Incentives No 2) Bill 2017. The legislation amends the Corpo...
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