Extension of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses

The Federal Government has enacted legislation extending the unfair contract term protections of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) to the small business sector. Under the new laws, a...

Employee or Contractor – do you know the difference?

Employee or Contractor – do you know the difference? It’s important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are...

Debt Recovery Basics for Business

Send a Letter of Demand to the debtor setting out the amount of money outstanding and giving the debtor say seven (7) days within which to make payment or face legal action. The debtor has the right to dispute the debt. Proceedings for small debts (less than $10,000)...