Going into business with a friend, relative or colleague often starts with a handshake. Everyone is keen and the details seem easy to sort out later. Trouble tends to arrive when money runs short, one partner wants out or the business grows faster than expected. A written partnership agreement is the simplest way to settle those questions before they turn into a dispute.

This guide explains how a partnership works under Australian law and why the agreement matters. It covers what the agreement should include and what happens when a partnership ends. It is general information for small business owners who are setting up or reviewing a partnership.

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So, here is it. We all want a car that sounds great and is always on top of its game. In fact, if you have an enthusiasm for automobiles or you are a frequent driver, the sound of an engine can be so exciting.

However, Australia has a complex set of laws regulating car exhaust. Whether you intend to modify a car or you’re just an average vehicle owner, it is critical that you understand these rules to ensure you’re on the right side of the law.

As a top player in the automotive industry providing outstanding service to Western Australians since 1981, Genie Exhaust knows how important it is to stay in line with the law. This is why we have written this comprehensive guide to provide much-needed insight into car exhaust laws in Australia.

The truth is that you don’t want to be found driving with an illegal exhaust. But that’s not even the real deal. The reality is that with six states and two territories – all with moderately different rules – the laws behind car exhaust in Australia can appear somewhat confusing.

But then, that’s why you have Genie Exhaust! So, let’s help you see how you can enjoy your ride while staying within the bounds of the law.

What are the Basics of Car Exhaust Regulations?

Here’s an important kick-starter for you as we go into regulation nitty-gritty. In Australia, car exhaust laws are a mix of federal and state regulations. Ordinarily, the federal government sets the general standards. However, each state and territory also has the power to implement and enforce its own specific rules.

There are different regulatory agencies responsible for the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). For more clarity, the Australian Design Rules are Australia’s national technical regulations for vehicle safety, theft resistance, and emissions.

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If own a landscape design business you will experience negative issues that also befall other business types, and unfortunately, they tend to adversely affect smaller businesses more than they do larger ones.

One which causes some of the most angst is when a client refuses to pay what they legitimately owe for the work which has been done, and in this case, it would be for a landscape design.

Now, let us be clear we are not talking here about situations where a client quite rightly refuses to pay for a product or service which does not meet the agreed standards.

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Something you might not immediately associate with landscapers would be legal documents, however, for landscaping businesses,  to protect their interests and to operate within certain regulations, they often need to use them. The specific documents landscapers use will be influenced by the size of the business, what services it offers, and what state it is located in.

In particular, there are three formal agreement documents that you will find, not just landscaping businesses use,  but businesses of all kinds. These three agreements are Service Level Agreement, Employment Agreement, and Partnership Agreement. Read on and you will discover exactly what these agreements are and when they should be used by a landscaping business.

Service Level Agreement

What Is It?

A service level agreement, or SLA, is the contract that is created between a client and the landscaping business about their landscape design. It outlines in detail what work the landscapers have agreed to undertake and the expectations related to the services provided. It is created so that both parties are fully aware of their respective obligations so that no misunderstandings occur. Specific details that should be included in an SLA are:

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It may not seem like the most serious offence that a lawyer may have to represent their client for, but trespassing is a crime and one for which conviction and punishment can leave the offender with a criminal record.

For a first offence, you might be given a fine, or maybe even released on the proviso that you pay a bond, especially in cases where the trespass was not deemed especially serious, and no damage or loss occurred.

However, do it again, and you can expect the penalty to be more severe with probation, community service, and ultimately, imprisonment, all possible punishments.

Hopefully, you are a law-abiding citizen, and never likely to face any of those penalties, but given that a surprisingly large amount of confusion exists with regards to trespassing law, we thought we would help you make sure.

Part of the problem is that trespass law comes under both criminal law and tort law. Tort law relates to civil matters, whereby someone could sue for damage caused due to trespass.  For this reason, many are under the illusion that trespassing is purely a civil matter, and only find out it is actually a criminal matter too, when they are arrested.

The legal definition of trespass is entering private or specified public places without permission unless it was for a legitimate reason. The sort of public places covered by this include schools and health facilities. Private places include private land, homes, and business premises.

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If your relationship has been breaking down for some time and you cannot see any way to restore it, you may want to consider starting divorce proceedings. Once you would have had to see a family lawyer, but these days a divorce can be applied for online. However, you must realise that nothing else except the dissolution of the marriage will be settled. Custody of children and division of assets are another matter entirely.

It is important that the divorce is written well and is thorough because we often get asked “what can I do if my ex-partner refuses to let me see my children?” – so making sure this is covered is of the upmost importance.

You can still consult with a lawyer first if you want to. He or she will be able to explain some of the things that you need to know or are not sure of, especially how the law will apply to your situation. They can even do the application for you. However, many people simply apply for a divorce online. A fee also applies, that must be paid online if this is the route you decide to take. The fee is $865, but you may be eligible for the reduced fee of $290.

In some cases a couple decide to both apply for a divorce online. If this is the case, both are considered to be the applicants, while if only one of you applies, the other one becomes known as the respondent, for legal purposes.

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