Business
Practical articles about commercial agreements and the legal issues businesses face. Get advice from our business and commercial lawyers before relying on general information for a particular transaction or dispute.
Chasing a Company Debt? How a Statutory Demand Can Help
If your business is owed money by another company, a creditor’s statutory demand can be one of the most effective ways to get paid. It…
AML/CTF Laws Explained: Why We Verify Your ID
From 1 July 2026, the way we begin working with you is changing. New anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws (the AML/CTF reforms, often called…
What to do if your company receives a creditor’s statutory demand
A creditor’s statutory demand is a formal demand served on a company under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). It is very different…
Can an employee be forced to take gardening leave in Victoria?
Gardening leave is becoming increasingly common upon the termination of employment in Victoria and is in many cases a viable alternative to a restraint of…
Retail and commercial premises: lease questions
Working out if premises are retail or commercial can have significant implications for both landlords and tenants. Whilst identifying a retail lease is usually straightforward,…
Owners Corporations, Landlords and Airbnb
Recent decisions by the Victorian Supreme Court are affecting Owners Corporations and Landlords who want to stop short-term Airbnb rentals.
Cashing Out Annual Leave
Cashing out annual leave means an employee receives payment instead of taking the leave as time off. It can suit both sides in the right…
Beware Automatic Contract Renewal Clauses
How long does your contract with your internet provider last? Or with your water cooler contractor? Or your ad words agency; waste removal contractor; consultants;…
7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Building Claims
Builders- please read on for 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Litigation for Domestic Builders based on Melissa Henderson's personal experience as CEO of…
Unfair contract terms and small businesses
Standard form contracts are everywhere in business, from supplier terms and equipment leases to franchise and software agreements. If your business is on the receiving…
Removing bad reviews from the internet
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. Defamation laws, including the rules…