Startups
Legal updates, articles, and radio segments categorized under Startups.
Are my developers independent contractors or employees?
Misclassifying a software developer as an independent contractor when they are legally an employee is a severe compliance risk. …
Can I completely exclude liability in my SaaS agreement?
No. Under the Australian Consumer Law in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), a business acquiring software …
Do I need a written employment contract for every employee in Queensland?
While the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) does not explicitly mandate a single written document, failing to execute a written contract …
Does the Privacy Act apply to my startup's web scraping?
Web scraping personal information must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) unless an exemption applies. While a small business …
How many investors can I raise capital from without a prospectus?
Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), raising capital without a disclosure document is a criminal offence unless a statutory …
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 …
Who owns the copyright in code generated by Artificial Intelligence in Australia?
Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), authorship fundamentally requires a human creator. The High Court in IceTV Pty Ltd v Nine …
Will a restraint of trade clause prevent my lead developer joining a competitor?
Post-employment restraints are only enforceable in Queensland if they go no further than is reasonably necessary to protect a …
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 …