Dundas Lawyers® advises a number of “category leading” Australian business that primarily trade over the internet. The founder of Dundas Lawyers® has been involved on the internet since 1996 and has personally commercialised several internet and technology businesses. This hands-on experience and technical understanding means that we are more likely to understand your business and the technology behind it than most lawyers.
What does an Internet Lawyer do?
Internet law is the tapestry of law that applies to organisations that trade predominantly online. The nature and scope of the activities of the business, will depend on what laws have to be complied with – regardless that they are trading online. That said, it usually involves a mixture of intellectual property, competition, and technology law.
In recent times we have seen quite a number of new business models involving “Apps“. Therefore, Dundas Lawyers® internet lawyers advise on:
- all forms of contracts that an online business requires;
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) strategy and tactics;
- domain name disputes;
- employment contracts and contractors agreements;
- online copyright infringement;
- Privacy Act compliance;
- software development agreements;
- Spam Act compliance;
- terms of service and or sale;
- unfair competition online;
- negative SEO attacks
- misleading and deceptive conduct by competitors;
- false and misleading statements by competitors; and
- website blocking orders pursuant to section section 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Act).
Recent videos about internet law by Dundas Lawyers®
Disclaimer
This page contains general commentary only about internet law. You should not rely on the commentary as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be obtained to ascertain how the law applies to your particular circumstances.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers® to represent your online business?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your online business. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon understanding of the online environment, and the technology involved;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise in working with leading online businesses;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
- the fact that we don’t just know law, we know online businesses!
- how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client centric solutions.
Need an internet lawyer to advise your online business?
For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your online business gain an uncommon advantage please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
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General legislation that applies to Australian internet businesses
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
- Competition and Consumer Regulations 2010 (Cth)
- Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
- Copyright Regulations 2017 (Cth)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
- Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth)
- Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
- Privacy Regulation 2013 (Cth)
- .au Domain Administration Rules: Licensing
Recent insights about internet law
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Federal parliament passes cyber security laws
On 25 November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed a suite of legislation, collectively referred to by the Australian Government as the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024. The purported impetus for this legislation was a series of high-profile data breaches in 2022 and 2023.
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The Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth)
On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 (Digital ID Bills) were introduced in the Australian Senate. Digital IDs are designed to provide individuals with a convenient way to verify their identity when completing certain online transactions and dealing with government and certain…
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Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2023 – exposure draft
The Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 (Cth) (Misinformation Bill) was announced by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA) in January 2023. The Misinformation Bill is aimed at restricting the flow of misinformation and disinformation by providing the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with increased…
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National Classification Scheme – proposed federal reforms
Albanese Government announces intention to reform National Classification Scheme, proposing R18+ for games simulating gambling and M for computer games with paid loot boxes/in-game purchases linked to chance. Learn more about proposed reforms and if simulated gambling needs to be addressed.
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Australian legislation addresses loot boxes in video games
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022 (Bill) has been tabled in the House of Representatives on the 28 November 2022. The private member’s Bill acts in response to growing support for the regulation of features and elements within video games which appear to simulate gambling.
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Digital Games Tax Offset proposed by Albanese
The Albanese Labor Government has proposed a Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) of 30%, encouraging the growth of the digital games industry in Australia. Learn more about the DGTO and how it will create more jobs and international competitiveness.
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Influencers finally regulated when promoting therapeutic goods
The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2021 (Cth) (2021 TGA Code) brings regulations for social media endorsements of therapeutic goods. Learn more about the changes and how to ensure compliance before they take effect on 1 January 2022.
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Registration of .au domain names – what does this mean for businesses?
There is only seven (7) days left to make your priority application for your .au domain name. From 21 September 2022, anyone can apply to have your .au domain, and you don’t want that! Any person with a verified connection to Australia will be able to apply for a domain name ending in .au, also…
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding internet law
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Maxim Media Inc. v Nuclear Enterprises Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1443
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – application for interlocutory injunction on grounds of contravention of ss 18 and 29 of the Australian Consumer Law (Sch 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)), passing off and infringement of a registered trade mark under s 120 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) – consideration of relevant factors…
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Neville v Google LLC [2023] FCA 625
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for preliminary discovery pursuant to r 7.22 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – communications made to commercial partners and contractual counterparties – potential causes of action in defamation and injurious falsehood – application substantially granted Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2023/2023fca0625For more information, see the original judgement.
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Cargill, Incorporated v Cargill Financial Services International Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 604
TRADE MARKS – infringement – Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) s 120 – use of name as a mark – use of deceptively similar mark – infringement established. TRADE MARKS – application for final relief – application for relief where respondents rogue agents – application to change name on ASIC register – application to change…
