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01 Oct, 2026
On 10 December 2026, two significant changes to Australia’s privacy framework take effect. Organisations that use computer programs, ... -
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24 Jul, 2026
KEY DATES & DEADLINES CHECKLIST FINANCIAL YEAR: 1 JULY – 30 JUNE Published 1 July 2026 1. KEY DATES Date Action CNL Reference 30 ... -
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04 Jul, 2025
Explore the significant impact of co-operatives in our community, highlighting their economic and social benefits as we celebrate the ... -
20 May, 2025
Following years of substantial review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act), Parliament passed the Privacy and Other Legislation ... -
20 May, 2025
The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) received Royal Assent in December 2024, introducing new obligations and ... -
16 May, 2025
We are delighted to announce that seven of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2026 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia. As well ... -
22 Oct, 2024
In October’s HR Breakfast Club, Ash Borg from the Employment team led a compelling discussion on the new Right to Disconnect legislation, ... -
08 May, 2024
After many years of review it seems that amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) might be proposed later this year ... -
19 Mar, 2024
Ensure your business's trademarks are accurately classified with IP Australia's new guidance, especially regarding emerging technologies ... -
29 Feb, 2024
Are you and your business partners locked in a dispute, where the mutual trust and confidence that underpins the business relationship has ... -
24 Jan, 2024
Explore the benefits of co-operative businesses, including equal participation, shared values, and flexible structures, for your new ... -
09 Jan, 2024
Explore the pros and cons of selling shares versus assets in business transactions to make informed decisions and mitigate risks. -
13 Oct, 2023
Co-operatives may need to raise capital, from time to time, to meet the needs of its business, to deliver value to members and carry out ... -
22 Aug, 2023
The use of ‘trade credit’ or ‘supplier credit’ has become increasingly prevalent in modern commerce, particularly in industries where there ... -
07 Aug, 2023
Small businesses and consumers alike often face lengthy contracts when purchasing goods or services – sometimes, with unfair terms hidden ... -
21 Jul, 2023
Explore effective strategies for co-operatives to raise funds, including share issues, debentures, and CCUs, to support growth and member ... -
29 Jun, 2023
Understand the essentials of Shareholders Agreements to minimize disputes and protect your rights as a shareholder in a business venture. -
21 Jun, 2023
A company is more than just its board of directors – there are many key figures making management decisions on a day-to-day basis that ... -
11 May, 2023
Whether it’s a small business with just a few employees, or a corporate giant that stretches across states, a company’s operations are ... -
04 May, 2023
As your business grows, it is inevitable that it will face a range of challenges. Yet to reach its potential heights, it must adapt and ... -
24 Apr, 2023
We are delighted to announce that five of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2024 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia. -
11 Apr, 2023
2023 is predicted to be a big year for governance as reforms sweep the international stage and in the midst of social, ecological, and ... -
03 Mar, 2023
In the 1960s, hotels in the United States began encouraging the reuse of towels to “save the environment”. While this sentiment was ... -
03 Feb, 2023
In Australia we rely heavily on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to create statutory protections for our personal information, but our current ... -
30 Jan, 2023
In November of 2022, the Australian Parliament approved Privacy Legislation Amendments that aim to increase penalties and provide greater ... -
25 Jan, 2023
It is nearly the end of January, and you are rummaging through a box of lightly used gift bags and carefully opened wrapping paper, both of ... -
19 Jan, 2023
The courts in Australia recognise the importance for individuals to be able to negotiate and mediate disputes in a confidential setting and ... -
30 Nov, 2022
Who can register with the ACNC, and what required procedures must they follow? To be registered as a charity under the Australian Charities ... -
18 Oct, 2022
In March of 2022, Gina Cass-Gottlieb became the new chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), concluding Rod ... -
21 Apr, 2022
We are pleased to announce that five of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2023 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia, released ... -
07 Apr, 2022
On 17 March 2022 the Governor-General signed off on amendments to the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation ... -
28 Mar, 2022
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has started enforcing repayment of debts again after temporarily halting its pursuit of unpaid taxes ... -
14 Jan, 2022
The words ‘cartel conduct’ might elicit thoughts of the Central American drug wars and notorious cartel leaders like El Chapo. Yet, in the ... -
08 Aug, 2021
Now we have entered a new financial year, many of you are likely preparing for AGM season. What you need to know is that the deadline by ... -
14 Jul, 2021
Mutual enterprises have, traditionally, been restricted in the ways they could raise capital to avoid triggering the demutualisation ... -
09 Jul, 2021
In recent articles in this series, we have explored the basics of blockchain and some of the associated legal challenges that can arise ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Indemnity clauses can play an important role in managing the risks associated with commercial transactions. The tendency is to seek an ... -
09 Jul, 2021
In O’Keeffe Heneghan Pty Ltd (in liquidation); Aus Life Pty Ltd (in liquidation); Rocky Neill Construction Pty Ltd (in liquidation) trading ... -
09 Jul, 2021
The strength of the global economy is inextricably tied to data. Information has never before been created, stored, used and shared on so ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Earlier this year the ACT Government announced financial and non-financial incentives for gaming machine licensees that take up the option ... -
09 Jul, 2021
On 1 January 2019 amendments to the Copyright Act 1968 (‘the Act’) took effect. The amendments cover a range of issues, including a new ... -
09 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club, we had a roundtable discussion on the standout issues of 2018 and the impact these issues will have ... -
09 Jul, 2021
For start-up businesses, venture capital (VC) investment represents an opportunity to obtain financing, strategic advice and access to ... -
09 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club Katie Innes of BAL Lawyers discussed the pitfalls and risks of advertising and promotion for ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Since its passing on 9 December 2018, controversy has tainted the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and ... -
09 Jul, 2021
When forming “the deal” considerable focus is often given to “the price”, yet the theory goes: “price” trades off against “certainty” and ... -
09 Jul, 2021
When we purchase goods, from food to clothes to cars, we often forget that our transaction represents one small final step at the end of a ... -
09 Jul, 2021
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has recently released a report following their inquiry into wine grape sector ... -
09 Jul, 2021
The laws that regulate the conduct of Australian business reflect a community expectation of fair play. Indeed, the Competition and ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Annual General Meetings, or AGMs, are a fundamental part of running a business. As we come to the close of this AGM season, companies ... -
09 Jul, 2021
In June this yearwhat reme Court handed down an important judgment of Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Voller v Fairfax Media Publications ... -
09 Jul, 2021
The ACCC is navigating uncharted territory, as it cracks down on Google’s use of location information. -
09 Jul, 2021
In many Australian households, nestled somewhere in the pantry between the Vegemite and the Nescafé, there will be an unmistakable jar of ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Trade marks are important tools used by businesses to distinguish the origin or provenance of their goods. Successfully registering a trade ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Changes to gift card laws came into effect late in 2019 that impacted the issue and use of gift cards. Just in time for Christmas shopping, ... -
09 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club, Lauren Babic of BAL Lawyers discussed all things intellectual property—how to define your ... -
09 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club, Laura Scotton of BAL Lawyers discussed debtor management trends, how to set up good debtor ... -
09 Jul, 2021
If you are a director of a small company, it is likely that you have signed a personal guarantee, perhaps several. Whether or not ... -
09 Jul, 2021
It is no secret that in today’s society there are a few companies that reign supreme when it comes to how we view digital content. ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Mutual enterprises have, traditionally, been restricted in the ways they could raise capital to avoid triggering the demutualisation ... -
09 Jul, 2021
On 24 June 2020, in New South Wales, the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 (‘the Act’) received royal assent and is now ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Annual General Meeting season is here and so it is time to reflect on the achievements of your organisation. Your AGM is an opportunity for ... -
09 Jul, 2021
When you think of the word ‘agent,’ a 007 Bond type character may spring to mind. However, in the far more textured but mundane corporate ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Businesses experiencing financial distress as a result of COVID-19 will continue to receive financial relief until 31 December 2020. -
09 Jul, 2021
As a general rule, the copyright in works created by an employee in the course of their employment rests with the employer. The Copyright ... -
09 Jul, 2021
They say that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’, but ‘when your apple does fail, a doctor will prevail’. Okay, maybe people don’t say ... -
09 Jul, 2021
COVID-19 has propelled businesses into unprecedented times. Many businesses will be able to adapt to new lockdown measures by moving to ... -
09 Jul, 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has successfully brought proceedings against Ashley & Martin for including ... -
09 Jul, 2021
Restaurants under immense pressure due to COVID-19 impacts received slight reprieve with Uber Eats being forced to remove unfair contract ... -
09 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club, Lauren Babic of BAL Lawyers discussed all things intellectual property—how to define your ... -
08 Jul, 2021
The issue of how to approach the protection of intellectual property (sometimes referred to as “IP“) can often be a source of difficulty ... -
08 Jul, 2021
Companies are traditionally chosen as the vehicle of choice for operating a business; it is a separate legal entity, with the same rights ... -
08 Jul, 2021
This month at Business Breakfast Club, Lauren Babic of BAL Lawyers discussed unfair contract terms with a specific focus on the remedies ... -
08 Jul, 2021
On 31 May 2019 the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in the case of ASIC v Vocation Limited (in liquidation) [2019] FCA ... -
08 Jul, 2021
Google’s drone delivery service, “Wing” [1], has been rolled out in the north of Canberra after successful trial runs in Bonython and ... -
08 Jul, 2021
In February 2019 the Federal Court delivered its decision in Lock, in the matter of Cedenco JV Australia Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2).[1] The ... -
08 Jul, 2021
If you take a look around you, the likelihood is that you are surrounded by all sorts of goods that have sailed oceans, crossed plains, and ... -
08 Jul, 2021
A positive contribution to law and governance In assessing the evidence in the Wik Case it becomes apparent that the historical and ... -
08 Jul, 2021
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08 Jul, 2021
On Friday 11 October 2019, Mark Love presented a “taster” for a series that we are running for our Business Breakfast Club commencing in ... -
13 Apr, 2021
Mutual enterprises have, traditionally, been restricted in the ways they could raise capital to avoid triggering the demutualisation ...