Advertising and marketing
It is important that you understand the laws you need to follow when you advertise and market your business.
For more information, see Advertising and marketing your business on the NSW Fair Trading website.
Arts law
There are a range of laws that apply to the sale and use of Art.
For more information, see the Arts Law Centre of Australia website.
Business
There are a range of laws that you may need to follow when running your business, including contracts, marketing and employment.
For more information, see Legal essentials for business on the Business website.
Constitution
The Australian Constitution sets out the rules for how Australia is to be governed.
For more information, see The Australian Constitution on the Parliament of Australia website.
Contracts
It is important that you understand contract law when you enter into contracts for your business.
For more information, see Contracts and tenders on the Business website.
E-Commerce
If you run an e-commerce business, there are laws that you must follow, such as electronic transactions and consumer law.
For more information, see Ecommerce (selling online) on the Business website.
Franchises
If you run a franchise, it is important that you understand the laws that you must follow.
For more information, see Franchising laws including the code on the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission website.
Freedom of information
Freedom of information gives the public a right to access information and documents held by government agencies and ministers.
For more information, see Freedom of information on the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website.
Gambling
Throughout Australia, there are responsible gambling codes of conduct that businesses must follow.
For more information, see Gaming and wagering law on the Liquor and Gaming NSW website.
Health
Public health law aims to protect and control risks to public health, including infectious diseases.
For more information, see Public health legislation on the NSW Health website.
Intellectual property
The law allows you to protect your rights to your intellectual property.
For more information, see Intellectual property on the Business website.
Livestock
The welfare of animals and livestock is protected under the law in NSW.
For more information, see Livestock on the Department of Primary Industries website.
Product safety
It is important that the products and services businesses provide are safe for consumers.
For more information, see Product and service safety on the NSW Fair Trading website.
Sales
When making sales, it is important to understand the laws that you must follow.
For more information, see Australian Consumer Law on the Business website.
Trusts
A trust is an arrangement where a person holds property or assets for the benefit of another person. If you are setting up a trust, it is important that you understand the laws you must follow.
For more information, see Trusts on the Law Society of NSW website.
Unclaimed money
Unclaimed money is money from lost bank accounts, shares, investments and life insurance policies. If you have lost money, you can claim it at any time. There are no time limits to making a claim.
For more information, see Unclaimed money on the Revenue NSW website.
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