Franchising Code of Conduct - Government Response & Expected Changes
The Commonwealth Government has issued its response to the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct conducted in December 2023, with changes expected in 2025.
Unfair Contract Terms Regime - Free Terms & Conditions Traffic Light Review
Stay legally on track with our free Terms & Conditions Traffic Light Review— green for compliance, red flags for caution.
Federal Government releases draft reforms to the unfair contract terms regime
The Federal Government has unveiled an exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for a later sitting) Bill 2021: Unfair contract term reforms (Exposure Draft) which seeks to amend the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to improve the unfair contract terms (UCT) regime.
Subcontracting? – check your obligations
When we engage someone to perform a task, it is a common expectation that it will be that person or organisation who actually does the work. This is particularly the case for professional advice, consulting or areas of knowledge where the expertise of specific individuals is a key reason for entering into a contract for services.
Selling your business? – understand the PPSR
Are you thinking of selling your business? It will be a typical requirement that all assets you are selling are provided to the buyer free of encumbrances.