Articles by Amelia Bowring Stone

April 9, 2024

Statement of Claim

One of the first steps to starting court proceedings is filing a statement of claim....

March 20, 2024

How Do I Resolve a Dispute With My Supplier?

Having good working relationships with your suppliers is vital to ensure your business runs smoothly....

March 19, 2024

What is Summary Disposal of Court Proceedings?

If you have made a claim against someone else and are going through court proceedings,...

February 26, 2024

What Do the Changes to the Fair Trading Legislation Mean for My Business-to-Business Transactions?

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) covers what certainties a consumer of goods and services can...

September 27, 2023

What Do I Need to Know About Subpoenas?

Subpoenas are formal court documents that are served on a non-party to court proceedings. The...

August 9, 2023

Does Australian Consumer Law Apply to Charitable Fundraising?

We may think that the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) does not apply to charities and...

July 12, 2023

What is a Pleading?

A pleading is the name of the formal court documents that the court requires parties...

February 23, 2022

What Regulations Apply to Consumer Reviews for ‘Sharing Economy’ Companies like Uber and Airbnb?

In 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigated the legitimacy of customer reviews...

January 25, 2022

Enforcing Australian Consumer Law: What Every Business Needs to Know

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) was introduced in 2010 under the Competition and Consumer Act...

January 18, 2022

I Have Been Contacted by a Debt Collector. What Do I Need to Know?

If you do not make repayments on a loan, credit card or fail to pay...