Unfair Trading Practices Ban: Is Your Website Ready?

A new, standalone prohibition on unfair trading practices is coming to the Australian Consumer Law, commencing 1 July 2027. For online retailers in particular, it's a significant shift — for the first...
Business people reviewing a sale agreement at a desk, discussing an earn-out clause

Risks of an Earn-Out When Selling Your Business

When a buyer and seller can't agree on a business's value upfront, an earn-out is often floated as the compromise: the seller gets part of the purchase price at completion, and the rest later, conting...

Are Card Surcharges Being Banned in Australia?

Are Card Surcharges Being Banned in Australia? What Retailers Need to Know By now, most Australians are familiar with the small surcharge that often appears when paying by card, a fee many businesses...

Trade Mark Application Objection: What Causes It?

Why Might a Trade Mark Application Objection Be Raised? Receiving an objection from IP Australia is more common than many business owners expect. Examiners assess whether your trade mark meets legisl...