Legal

Starting a business? Here’s what to think about before you dive in

9 April

Launching a business is an exciting step, whether you’re turning a passion into profit or building something from the ground up. But before you register a name and start trading, there are important legal and strategic considerations that can make...[Read More]

Who speaks for you when you can’t? Why planning ahead in aged care matters

2 April

There may come a time in life when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself—whether due to illness, injury, or cognitive decline. It’s not an easy topic to think about, but it is one of the most important conversations you can have....[Read More]

‘Unfair’ subscription traps to be banned in new rules

1 April

Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers. The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday to put an end to tactics used by...[Read More]

Estate planning: When is the right time to start?

19 March

Estate planning is something many people put off. It can feel uncomfortable to think about what will happen to your assets, your family and your legacy after you are gone. Yet the reality is that estate planning is not only about what happens when...[Read More]

Navigating legal obligations: How a financial adviser can help

12 March

Running a business, building wealth, or planning for the future often involves navigating a complex web of legal and regulatory obligations. While financial advisers are not lawyers, they play an important role in helping individuals and business...[Read More]

‘Not without risk’: light shone on work-from-home laws

4 March

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT VICTORIA’S PLAN TO LEGISLATE A RIGHT TO WORK FROM HOME: * Victoria’s Labor government has announced its plan to enshrine working from home into law in August * Under the proposed laws, private and public sector workers who can...[Read More]

Trademarking your business name: When is the right time?

26 February

For many small business owners, choosing a business name is one of the most exciting early milestones. But protecting that name with a trademark often gets pushed down the priority list — usually because of cost, complexity, or the assumption that...[Read More]

Instagram chief rejects idea of social media addiction

18 February

The head of Meta’s Instagram has testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms. The question of addiction is a key pillar of the case,...[Read More]

Top 10 legal issues facing Australian business owners in 2026

5 February

Running a business in 2026 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]

Copyright and Trademarks: 7 things every small business should think about

29 January

When you’re running a small business, legal considerations can feel like background noise—important, but easy to push aside while you focus on customers, cash flow, and growth. However, copyright and trademarks are not “big business only”...[Read More]

Understanding powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives, and why getting advice matters

8 January

As we move through life, we plan for many things — work, family, retirement and finances. Yet one area that is often overlooked is planning for a time when we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. This is where documents like a Power of...[Read More]

10 legal issues facing Australian business owners and the importance of professional legal advice

25 December

Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]

A legal guide for small business owners: Preparing for 2026

18 December

As 2026 approaches, small business owners face an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment. Rapid changes in technology, employment law, privacy obligations, and consumer expectations mean that “set and forget” compliance is no...[Read More]

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

17 December

Supermarkets and retailers are angry over “excessive” regulations being imposed to stop price gouging, which they say won’t keep costs down for shoppers. The Albanese government has introduced rules to limit “excessive pricing of...[Read More]

Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge