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Unconscionable conduct in Australian contract law
Learn what unconscionable conduct means under Australian law, which statutory protections apply to small businesses, and how to reduce your risk in contracts.
Read noteUnfair contract terms in Australia — what every business needs to know
Learn what makes a contract term unfair under Australian law, which contracts are covered, and how the 2023 reforms exposed businesses to penalties up to $50 million.
Read noteUnfair contract terms in telecommunications: what small businesses need to know
Australian small businesses are protected from unfair contract terms in telco agreements. Learn what counts as unfair, what the law now prohibits, and what penalties apply.
Read noteWhat is an unsolicited consumer agreement
What an unsolicited consumer agreement is under Australian Consumer Law and the cooling-off rights that apply to door-to-door sales.
Read noteUnfair terms in your franchise agreement — what you can do about them
Discovered an unfair term in your franchise agreement? Learn how Australian law now bans and penalises unfair terms, and the steps to take to protect yourself.
Read noteHow to run an online competition in Australia without falling foul of the law
Running an online competition in Australia? Here is the step-by-step compliance process covering permits, skill vs chance rules, terms and ACL obligations.
Read noteDefect Compliance in South Australia: Mandatory Reporting, Recalls, and Vehicle Defect Notices
Need to manage product safety or vehicle defect notices? Learn the exact timelines, penalties, and compliance rules for defect laws in south australia.
Read noteUnfair contract term examples in Australian small business contracts
Ten unfair contract term examples Australian small businesses encounter in standard form agreements — what makes each clause problematic and how to respond.
Read noteUnfair terms in small business contracts Australia — what your contracts can and cannot do
Learn how Australian law treats unfair terms in small business contracts, what makes a clause illegal, and how to spot these terms in contracts you sign or issue.
Read noteHow the ACCC enforces the Australian Consumer Law — what your business needs to understand
Learn how the ACCC enforces the Australian Consumer Law — from substantiation notices to court penalties — and what your business must do to stay compliant.
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