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In this June 2026 issue of Council Connect, we explore how NSW councils are responding to growing pressures and evolving expectations, with practical insights into recent legal and regulatory changes, and proudly recognise Special Counsel Mary-Lynne Taylor AM on her inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

A comprehensive list of things to consider before signing a retirement village contract.

A "terms contract" is if you let purchasers move into the property before they have paid the whole of the purchase price.

The ACCC interim report identified harmful market practices adopted by some wine makers that could restrict competition.

On 29 November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed the long-awaited Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Bill).

New legislation has been approved this month to protect small businesses in Australia from unfair contract terms.

COVID-19 has created huge demand for therapeutic goods such as hand sanitizer, masks, hospital gowns and scrubs.

Investors want to see how businesses identify and mitigate risks, take advantage of opportunities and preserve value.

Every business needs a cracking set of terms and conditions.

This case is evidence that any dealings and negotiations around commercial leasing have the potential to bind you.

An emerging trend in recent years has been the sale and acquisition of part-interests or minority interests in pharmacies.

The laws providing protection against unfair contract terms to consumers have been extended to protect small businesses.

The guarantee given to ANZ seemed to have been signed by directors Robert and Valdo but Valdo's signature was a forgery.

Implied agreements to negotiate are rarely found in commercial dealings, particularly if essential terms are not settled.

Unfair contract term laws apply to standard form contracts issued to small businesses and consumers.

Risks and common pitfalls in drafting commercial contracts continue to be hot topics of interest for our readers.

In these unpredictable times, can we still rely on force majeure clauses to protect us from future COVID-related restrictions?