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Refund obligations for Australian businesses
In Australia, the main piece of legislation governing the supply of goods and services is the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA), which incorporates the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in Schedule 2. These obligations apply in addition to the terms and conditions by which a business trades. The CCA regulates the interaction between businesses…
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Groundless copyright infringement threats
This article explores the legal implications of copyright threats, offering guidance on how to protect your intellectual property, and what to do when facing an infringement. Discover valuable insight into the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and how to obtain relief.
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Are legal expenses tax deductible for new start-ups?
From 1 July 2015, a newly incorporated company, trust or partnership can immediately deduct a range of professional expenses associated with starting a new business, such as professional, legal and accounting advice. This change was introduced by the Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Measures No. 3) Act 2015 (Cth) which amended the Income Tax Assessment…
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Software licences classified as “goods” under the ACL
This Federal Court case highlights the risks of supplying goods and services to Australian consumers. Companies should be aware of their legal obligations and seek advice to ensure their contractual terms comply with Australian Consumer Law. Find out more about the case and its implications.
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Are software developers responsible for defects in their software?
Software developers in Australia may face legal liability in negligence and under the Australian Consumer Law. This article examines what is required for negligence in the context of relevant case law.
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ACCC guide for platform operators updated
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a Guide to help Platform Operators in the Sharing Economy understand their legal obligations. Learn more about the four key principles, terms and conditions, policies and pricing obligations.
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Legal challenges arising from data loss
Organisations must protect confidential data from external and internal threats. Learn steps to secure data, potential data breach implications, and how a data breach notification bill may require affected entities to notify consumers.
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Data Breach Bill 2016 – key data security considerations
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 has been passed, making notification of data breaches mandatory from 23 February 2018. Find out how this could affect you and what measures you can take to protect your data.
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“Approved by ASIC” – a $20,000 issue
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has taken action against Huntley Management Limited for advertising their products in a way that could mislead consumers. Learn more about this case and what it means for Australian Financial Services Licence holders.
