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Public Use of the Aboriginal Flag: Restrictions that Australians and Australian Businesses Should Keep in Mind
POSTED: 03 Jan 2023
Commercial Law
Prior to changes this year, the use of the Aboriginal Flag (Flag) required the permission of the copyright owner and creator of the Flag, Mr Harold Thomas (Mr Thomas).
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Businesses Beware! Changes to the Unfair Contract Terms Regime and Higher Penalties Under The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
POSTED: 09 Nov 2022
Commercial Law
With the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Bill) on 27 October 2022, significant amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (Act) and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will soon become law, being:
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Charities undertaking commercial activities – when can you do it and when can you not?
POSTED: 29 Aug 2022
Commercial Law
It may seem antithetical for charities to be engaging in commercial activities; the general purpose of charitable organisations is to engage in charity work (which by definition is not commercial in nature).
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Franchise Disclosure Register: A push for quality disclosure
POSTED: 19 Jul 2022
Commercial Law
On 1 April 2022, the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) was amended by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Amendment (Franchise Disclosure Register) Regulations 2022 (Cth) (Regulations).
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Restraint of Trade Clauses in Commercial Contracts
POSTED: 26 May 2022
Commercial Law
Restraint of trade clauses in commercial contracts (i.e. shareholder agreements, franchise agreements, business sale agreements, share sale agreements etc.) act as a safeguard of a party’s valuable commercial interests and assets.
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Here to Stay: Electronic Executions and Virtual Meetings for Companies
POSTED: 06 Apr 2022
Commercial Law
The Corporations Amendment (Meetings and Documents) Act 2021 (the Act) has made changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Corporations Act) providing greater certainty and flexibility to companies by (amongst other changes):
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A Step Towards Tomorrow – Government Tables Bill to Make Virtual Meetings and Electronic Execution Permanent
POSTED: 30 Nov 2021
Commercial Law
The Corporations Amendment (Meetings and Documents) Bill 2021 (Cth) (Amendment Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 20 October 2021. The aim of the Amendment Bill is to modernise the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) by permanently allowing companies to use technology to meet regulatory requirements under the Act.
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Please i-DIN-tify yourself: Director Identification Numbers
POSTED: 19 Nov 2021
Commercial Law
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The ‘whopping’ Importance of Trade Marking your Brand
POSTED: 03 Nov 2021
Commercial Law
A trade mark is a sign used to distinguish your goods and/or services from others in the marketplace. It is your badge of origin and identity to customers and will commonly include business names, product names, logos and taglines/slogans.
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A Welcome Relief: The Temporary Return of Electronic Execution Of Documents By Companies And The Intent for Permanent Change
POSTED: 14 Sep 2021
Commercial Law
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns across Australia, the Federal Government has once again decided to temporarily allow electronic execution of documents by companies in accordance with section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act).
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