Construction, Contracts and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
“We’ve worked together for years. We didn’t think we needed anything in writing.” It’s a familiar story in the construction and trades industry. A builder engages a subcontractor they’ve used for years. A tradie agrees [...]
What Is the PPSR and Why Should Your Business Care?
A Register You Have Probably Never Heard Of If you own or run a business in Australia, there is a national register that could affect many of the assets you buy, sell, lease or use [...]
The Bankrupt’s Dilemma: Full Disclosure vs Legal Privilege
Bankruptcy can feel like the ultimate loss of privacy. Under section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), a bankrupt has extensive obligations to disclose information, provide documents and assist their trustee in administering the [...]
Australian Privacy Law Changes
Australian privacy law is changing, and businesses should review their compliance arrangements now. New transparency requirements for certain automated decisions commence on 10 December 2026. A Children’s Online Privacy Code is also being developed, while [...]
Manufacturing and the Fine Print
“We thought the contract was pretty straightforward.” It’s something we hear regularly from manufacturing businesses. A contract might seem perfectly fine when everything is going smoothly. But when a supplier doesn’t deliver, a customer doesn’t [...]
Meet Jean Kallmyr
Jean Kallmyr recently joined Rankin Business Lawyers, bringing with her a wealth of experience across both the legal and business worlds. With more than 25 years of experience spanning business, investment management, corporate governance and [...]
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