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  • Changes to the Privacy Act commence today!

    Changes to the Privacy Act commence today!

    Changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) included the introduction of thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (App’s). Learn more about potential civil penalty orders if you are a business with a turnover of over 3 million or more, a health care provider or a business that trades in personal information.

  • Are your privacy practices up to date with the amended Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)?

    Are your privacy practices up to date with the amended Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)?

    Organisations must act ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) reforms. Learn more about the thirteen new Australian Privacy Principles (APP’s) the penalties for non-compliance, and the steps you can take to protect your business.

  • The GST going concern exemption explained

    The GST going concern exemption explained

    When selling a business in Australia, it’s important to know the going concern exemption to goods and services tax (GST). Learn more about the applicable threshold requirements and legislative references.

  • ACCC guide on online user reviews

    ACCC guide on online user reviews

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidelines to help businesses navigate the complexities of online reviews. Learn how to manage reviews, remove fake ones, and stay compliant with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Read on to find out more.

  • Drag along rights can be enforced in Court

    Drag along rights can be enforced in Court

    This article examines a 2013 case, William McCausland v Surfing Hardware International Holdings Pty Ltd [2013] NSWSC 902, which serves as a reminder of the enforceability of drag along clauses in shareholders agreements and the complexity of factors that can affect the legal position of the parties involved.

  • Redeemable preference shares – what to know

    Redeemable preference shares – what to know

    This article discusses the rights, obligations and taxation implications of Redeemable Preference Shares (REDP), hybrid securities with both debt and equity characteristics as defined by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Case law examples and the process for issuing REDP according to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) are also discussed.

  • Restraint of trade & commercial contracts – a systemic approach

    Restraint of trade & commercial contracts – a systemic approach

    This article provides an invaluable overview of restraint of trade clauses (ROTs). It examines the enforceability of ROTs, their test of reasonableness, and the role of the Court in determining their reasonableness, providing a valuable guide for those wishing to draft and enforce them.

  • Debt collection – done right

    Debt collection – done right

    Uncovering debt and how to recover it effectively can be challenging. Dundas Lawyers can advise on strengths and weaknesses of a debt claim and options to advance it.

  • Businesses’ obligations when trading online – Competition and Consumer Act 2010

    Businesses’ obligations when trading online – Competition and Consumer Act 2010

    The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) provides legal remedies for those aggrieved by a business’s online conduct, such as penalties, damages, etc. This article explores remedies for misleading, deceptive, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms.

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