FAQ

No. Termination must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), and unlawful dismissal may expose employers to legal claims.

Not necessarily. Courts assess the true nature of the working relationship, not just the contract label.

Yes. Under Australian law, copyright protection arises automatically upon creation of an original work, without any registration requirement.

Not necessarily. Unless the work is created in an employment context or copyright ownership is clearly assigned by contract, the creator may retain ownership.

Generally yes. A registered trademark provides nationwide protection within its registered classes, subject to ongoing use and compliance.

Not entirely. Unregistered marks may still be protected under passing off or misleading conduct provisions, though evidentiary thresholds are higher.