Your business and the Australian Consumer Law – an overview

The Australian Consumer Law, or ACL, is a national law that applies to all companies throughout Australian jurisdictions. The laws are mirrored under the different State laws for consistency for consumers across Australia, so that all consumers have the same rights...

Joint Venture or Partnership? Understanding the difference

A joint venture involves two or more persons or entities joining together for a particular project. A partnership is described as a relationship which exists between people carrying on a business, with a common view of making a profit. It also includes incorporated...

Does your privacy policy comply with the privacy laws?

Privacy law in Australia is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles which affect the handling of personal information. The principles were introduced in 2014 to bring Australia’s privacy laws (first introduced in 2001)...

The difference between a business name and a trade mark

Choosing your branding is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business. There is a common misconception that registering your business name or registering a domain name gives you the same rights as a registered trade mark, but it does not!...