83 articles found in Australia

Directors of an Australian subsidiary can be personally liable for debts the company incurs while insolvent under Section 588G of the Corporations Act 2001. Living overseas does not change that....

Most injury claims in Australia must start within strict time limits - commonly 28 days to 12 months to lodge benefits claims and up to 3 years to sue. Minors...

Most Australian workplaces are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), National Employment Standards (NES) and a modern award or enterprise agreement that set minimum pay and conditions. Strict...

Australian family law is federal and mainly governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), handled by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). You can usually apply...

Debt collectors in Australia must follow the ACCC-ASIC Debt collection guideline, the Australian Consumer Law, the ASIC Act, the National Credit Code and the Privacy Act. Harassment, coercion and misleading...

Superannuation is not automatically part of your estate and requires a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) to ensure it reaches your intended heirs. Digital or "informal" wills are legally risky...

You must submit unfair dismissal claims to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your termination date. Employees have a legal right to request flexible or remote work arrangements...

Australian Consumer Law protections frequently apply to business-to-business contracts, exposing foreign companies to strict regulations regarding unfair contract terms. The "loser pays" system in Australian courts means unsuccessful litigants generally...

Governing Law Dictates the Path: Your contract's jurisdiction clause determines whether Australian state courts, federal courts, or international arbitration bodies will hear the dispute. Mandatory Pre-Action Steps: Australian courts require...

You can divorce in Australia even if you married overseas, provided at least one spouse is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or has lived in Australia for the preceding...

International skilled workers in Australia are entitled to the same minimum wage and National Employment Standards (NES) as Australian citizens, regardless of their visa subclass. Reporting workplace exploitation to the...

Mandatory Approval: Most foreign entities must obtain written approval from the Treasurer via FIRB before acquiring interests in Australian commercial real estate or sensitive businesses. National Interest Test: Decisions are...

Australia recognizes "International Wills" under the UNIDROIT Convention, simplifying the probate process for assets held in multiple countries. Australians living abroad may need separate wills for different jurisdictions to avoid...

Foreign acquisitions of Australian technology businesses usually require mandatory notification to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). This applies particularly to companies handling critical data or infrastructure. The standard statutory...

Australian courts strongly uphold the commercial autonomy of parties, meaning clearly drafted governing law and jurisdiction clauses are generally enforced. Arbitration is heavily preferred over litigation for cross-border B2B disputes...

Registering an Australian Subsidiary: Regulatory FAQ for Tech Firms Regulatory Body: Foreign tech companies must register their subsidiary with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), typically as a Proprietary...

Foreign B2B SaaS vendors must comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) because businesses purchasing services under $100,000 AUD are legally classified as consumers. Unfair contract terms in standard form...

Draft cross-border IT contracts with clear dispute resolution, governing law, and jurisdiction clauses explicitly aligned with Australian standards. Issue formal breach notices strictly adhering to the contract's prescribed timeline and...

Strict director liability: Directors of Australian subsidiaries face personal liability under the Corporations Act 2001 if they fail to manage foreseeable climate and governance risks. Mandatory disclosures: Australia is phasing...

Moving a child overseas without written consent from the other parent or a court order is international child abduction. The Hague Convention is a legal framework that returns abducted children...