Category: commercial law
Tenants Guide to Commercial Retail Leasing in Queensland
There is a potential dispute between retailers and their landlord at one of Queensland’s largest shopping centres, with business owners claiming their sales have been devastated as a result of the introduction of paid parking and a number of store closures. Tenants at the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Brisbane say the shopping complex has been…
Read article“No refunds” clause unfair: Federal Circuit Court
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court has found that a “no refunds” clause relied upon by a cruise ship operator to hold onto the money of passengers whose cruise was cancelled due to inclement weather is unlawful. Ferme v Kimberley Discovery Cruises Pty Ltd [2015] FCCA 2384 involved a cruise ship operator, Kimberley…
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Tips for effective credit management
9 Tips for effective credit management Debt recovery is an important tool for any business, large or small, in order to maximise cash flow. But what do you do when debtors simply refuse to paid their debts, or when they are simply being obtuse? The following are a number of tips which will assist any…
Read articleAustralian Consumer Law extends protection from unfair terms to small businesses
The Australian Consumer Law (the ACL) is the principal piece of legislation for consumer protection in Australia. The ACL has traditionally mainly provided protection to individuals entering into contracts for personal use from unfair terms, misleading representations or other unfair practices. However, many contracts are also entered into by small businesses owned by individuals who…
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