Commercial Law
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution Guides
Our litigation guides provide practical, step-by-step advice for managing complex legal disputes, from defamation concerns notices …
Legal Matters: Loan Agreements, Debt Forgiveness & Your Rights Against Debt Collectors
A personal loan without a written agreement and a debt collector who won’t stop calling both test whether you have a record …
Legal Matters: Wills, Property Insurance, Land Tax and Probate
Property contracts, wills and probate can create expensive problems when people rely on assumptions rather than checking the …
Essential Clauses for Queensland Business Contracts: What Each One Actually Does
Every commercial contract has a skeleton - the standard clauses lawyers argue about line by line. This guide explains what each …
How Do You Wind Up a Self-Managed Super Fund?
An SMSF cannot be closed by simply emptying its bank account. Trustees must complete the fund’s asset, liability, audit, …
Can Businesses Charge Card Surcharges After 1 October 2026?
Separate card payment surcharges disappeared across the major Australian card networks from 1 October 2026, but that does not mean …
Before You Sign: A Contract Review Checklist for Queensland Businesses
Most business contracts are signed without a lawyer - and most contract disputes were avoidable at the drafting stage. This …
Legal Risks of AI for Business – Australia, US and UK
AI is now embedded in everyday business operations, but the legal risks sit across privacy, consumer law, intellectual property, …
What business structure should I use for my Queensland tech startup?
For high-growth technology startups, a dual-company structure is the industry standard. This involves a Holding Company (HoldCo) …
What is a PPSR registration and why does my startup need it?
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) records security interests in personal property under the Personal Property …
What is a statutory demand?
Where a creditor is owed a liquidated debt of $4,000 or more by a company, they may serve a statutory demand under s 459E of the …
Queensland Startup Legal Guide: Business, Tech and AI Law Explained
Queensland startups face a complex web of legal obligations from the moment of incorporation. This master guide covers every major …
How do I collect a personal debt in QCAT?
To succeed in a debt recovery claim under Queensland civil procedure, you must prove on the balance of probabilities, that is, …
Legal Matters: Debt Collection, EPoA vs AHD & The Cost of Wills
Personal debt collection, the difference between an EPOA and an advance health directive and the cost of a will all raise the same …
What is the Personal Property Securities Register?
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), established under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), allows any …
Legal Matters: QCAT & Neighbourhood Disputes
QCAT decides neighbourhood and civil disputes without the cost of a court, but only if you bring the right application and …
QCAT, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Complete Guide
General information only. This guide provides general legal information about QCAT procedures and does not constitute legal …
Is Your Business Data Breach Ready? The NDB Scheme Checklist for Queensland Businesses
Australia’s data breach and privacy laws have undergone their most significant reform in decades. Since 10 June 2025, …
Retail Leasing Pitfalls for Queensland Small Businesses: What to Check Before You Sign
Signing a retail shop lease is one of the highest-stakes commitments a small business owner makes. The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 …
The Southport Litigant's Handbook: Everything You Need to Know About the Southport Courthouse
The Southport courthouse at Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets is home to the Queensland Magistrates Court, District Court, the …
What Business Owners Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Essential guide to commercial leases in Queensland covering rent reviews, outgoings, make good clauses, and tenant protections …