ACCC cracks down on cartel conduct
Each year the ACCC sets enforcement and compliance priorities that are taken into account when pursuing competition and consumer matters. In 2016, the ACCC warned that it would continue to take [...]
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ASIC, the loan ranger
If you are in the business of providing credit to consumers, you may have to comply with the laws and regulations as set out in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) (NCCPA), [...]
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Minimising payment disputes through contract
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act) is designed to streamline the process to getting paid in the building and construction industry. The Act [...]
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Risky business: risk minimisation through indemnity clauses
Risk minimisation is necessary for any successful business. Indemnity clauses, liquidated damages, warranties, exclusions and limitation of liability clauses are all mechanisms of risk allocation [...]
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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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