A “Heads of Agreement” is one of those legal terms that you may come across for the first time and find yourself doing a quick Google search. To make things more confusing, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with terms such as “Letters of Intent” or...
Among other protections, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) establishes a national framework of consumer guarantees that businesses cannot contract out of. Generally, businesses must guarantee products and services for sale, hire, or lease where the cost is less than...
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) includes a range of protections to consumers from unfair business practices, including misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct, and even representations about country or place of...
The Australian Consumer Law, or ACL, is a national law that applies to all businesses throughout Australia. It ensures that consumers have consistent rights and that businesses have the same obligations nationwide. Where is the ACL found? The ACL is in Schedule 2 of...
There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust, and company. The choice of business structure is an important decision...
If you are thinking about a new venture, expanding an existing business or entering a new market, one option you might consider is to buy an established business. There are advantages and disadvantages when buying an existing business compared with starting your own....