Why are we hesitating to adopt e-contracts?
This article considers the application of the Electronic Transactions Acts to contracts and exclusions within these Acts.
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ACCC: compliance and enforcement priorities 2016
Each year the ACCC, Australia’s competition regulator, releases a list of priorities and factors to be taken into account when deciding to pursue matters. In 2016 the ACCC has set its sight on [...]
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Certain NSW duties set to be abolished on 1 July 2016!
Once again the NSW Government has announced it will abolish stamp duty on business assets and other real property. From 1 July 2016, stamp duty will not apply to: transfers of business assets; [...]
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A warning to the credit industry: lend responsibly!
Consumer credit industry, beware! ASIC is targeting the responsible lending laws across the credit industry. Recently, payday lender Nimble Australia Pty Ltd (Nimble) failed to meet its [...]
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A $60M mistake – the consequence of a lessor failing to make a PPS registration
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) commenced on 30 January 2012. However, many financiers and lessors are still unaware of its importance or have simply decided to ignore its [...]
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Where’s my money? chasing debts in the building and construction industry
If you’re in the building and construction industry, debts are particularly bad for business. Without the timely payment of payment claims, a business’ cash flow may take a dive. This can be [...]
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