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A Statutory Declaration is a legal document that is required by law to contain specific wording, that is, it is a prescribed form. This article explains how to complete an Australian statutory declaration. This means that you should not change or delete the wording of the statutory declaration or it may not comply with the […]

It might surprise you to know that a contract does not have to be in written form to be legally binding – although, it may be harder to prove what has been agreed to in verbal agreements. Ordinary day-to-day or business discussions or transactions may, in fact, constitute a legally binding agreement.  Examples of these […]

The ABC’s Checkout Program aired an excellent segment last night on your rights as a consumer when buying services, for example, plumbing, lawnmowing, cleaning, hairdressing, healthcare and professional advisors etc. In fact these rights apply to all service providers except telecommunication, insurers, architects and some engineers. The important points were; service providers must use due […]

By signing, or in other words, executing a contract, you are indicating your agreement to the terms and conditions contained within the document and demonstrating your intention to be legally bound. Make sure you understand and agree to all the terms It might sound obvious but… before signing the contract, it is important that you […]

This information following has been prepared based on NSW law and may vary slightly from state to state. You should refer to the instructions contained in the individual documentation for your state – Click here for our list of how to download Power of Attorney documents for each Australian State. To view a table setting […]

Amendments to the national Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) came into effect on 12 March, 2014. Does the Privacy Act affect you? The Act affects:- businesses which turnover more than $3 million per annum; credit reporting bodies or credit providers; health care providers; schools and child care centres; organisations that buy or sell personal information.  For […]

Have you ever been out and about minding your own business when you’ve realised somebody’s taking your photo? Likewise, have you ever been brave enough to venture into street photography to pursue a Steve McCurry-esque career, but not really understood what you are or are not allowed to photograph with permission? What if you’re just […]

We’ve combed through the archives and pulled together our top Christmas articles. Employing Christmas Casuals? Do it the right way It’s that time of year again where businesses gear up for their busiest period. For many retail establishments, hiring casual staff is the only way to get through this increased workload effectively. It’s also the […]