Healthtech Legal Risk Assessment in Australia: A Practical Launch Checklist for Startups
Healthtech products rarely fit neatly within one legal category. Engineers may regard a product as software, a hospital may treat it as a clinical tool, the privacy team sees health data, and the Therapeutic Goods Administration may examine its intended purpose under medical device law. A healthtech legal risk assessment in Australia is most useful […]
Crypto Travel Rule Australia: What VASPs Need to Do Before 1 July 2026
Short Answer From 1 July 2026, Australian virtual asset service providers will need to be ready for expanded AML/CTF obligations, including travel rule obligations for certain virtual asset transfers. In practical terms, VASPs should assess which designated services they provide, confirm their AUSTRAC enrolment and registration position, update their AML/CTF program, map ordering and […]
Unfair Contract Terms in SaaS Contracts: What Startups Should Fix Before Their Next Customer Renewal
Australian SaaS and platform companies should review their customer terms before the next renewal cycle. Under the unfair contract terms regime, standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses can create regulatory and commercial risk if they contain one-sided clauses that are not reasonably necessary to protect the provider’s legitimate interests. For SaaS companies, the […]