Legal Documents for Australia
Create free legal documents tailored to Australia law. Templates reference the statutes named on each document page. Laws change, so check the current rules and get legal advice for significant matters.
Legal System
Common law system based on English legal tradition with a federal structure. Key legislation includes the Fair Work Act 2009, Competition and Consumer Act 2010, and state-based Residential Tenancies Acts.
Most Popular Templates in Australia
Acceptable Use Policy (Australia)
Create an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for an Australian organisation. Governs the use of IT systems, internet, email, and company devices by employees and users. References the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Spam Act 2003 (Cth), and Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth).
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (Australia)
Establish rules to prevent bribery and corruption in your organization
Bill of Lading (Australia)
Create a legally valid Bill of Lading for goods shipped to, from, or within Australia. References the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth), Sea-Carriage Documents Act (state laws), and the Hague-Visby Rules. Covers shipper, consignee, carrier details, cargo description, port of loading and discharge, freight terms, and conditions of carriage. Suitable for international and domestic shipping.
Board Resolution / Minutes (Australia)
Record a formal decision made by a company's board of directors
Business Sale Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for the sale and purchase of a business
Capability Statement (Australia)
Showcase your company's qualifications and experience for tenders
Cease and Desist Letter (Australia)
Demand that a party stop a specific unlawful or harmful activity
Company Constitution (Australia)
Establish the internal governing rules of a company
Company Register Extract (Australia)
Provide a certified summary of a company's official register details
Consent to Act as Director (Australia)
Confirm a person's agreement to serve as a company director
Construction Contract (Australia)
Define the terms, scope, and cost of a construction project
Consultancy Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for professional consulting services engagement
Copyright Assignment Deed (Australia)
Transfer copyright ownership from one party to another
Company Internal Rules / Corporate Bylaws (Australia)
Set the internal rules and procedures for running a company
Data Retention Policy (Australia)
Set rules for how long your organization stores different types of data
Deed of Novation (Australia)
Replace one party in a contract with a new party by agreement
Delivery Note (Australia)
Confirm the delivery of goods with details of items shipped
Demand Letter (Australia)
Formally demand payment or action before pursuing legal remedies
Boundary Fence Agreement (Australia)
Agree on the cost and maintenance of a shared boundary fence
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment Report
Assess and document the bushfire attack level for a property
Co-Ownership Agreement (Australia)
Formalise the co-ownership of property in Australia. Covers ownership shares, contribution to purchase price, mortgage responsibilities, outgoings, decision-making, buyout rights, and dispute resolution for jointly owned real or personal property.
Co-Working Space Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for using a shared co-working office space
Commercial Lease Agreement (Australia)
Set the rental terms for a commercial business property
Contract of Sale of Land (Australia)
Set the terms for the purchase and sale of land or property
Cooling-Off Waiver Certificate s66W (NSW)
Waive the cooling-off period for a property purchase contract
Early Termination of Lease Agreement (Australia)
End a lease agreement before its scheduled expiration date
Entry Condition Report (Australia)
Document the condition of a rental property at the start of a tenancy
Eviction Notice / Termination Notice (Australia)
Formally notify a tenant to vacate a rental property
Farm Lease Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for leasing agricultural or farm land
Late Rent Notice / Breach Notice (Australia)
Notify a tenant that their rent payment is overdue
Month-to-Month Lease Agreement (Australia)
Set a flexible month-to-month rental arrangement for a property
Room Rental Agreement — Boarder / Lodger (Australia)
Set the terms for renting a room to a boarder or lodger
Roommate Agreement (Australia)
Set shared living rules and rent responsibilities between roommates
Vehicle Lease Agreement (Australia)
Create an Australian Vehicle Lease Agreement for cars, trucks, vans, or other vehicles. Covers lease term, payments, insurance, maintenance obligations, permitted use, and return conditions. Suitable for business and private vehicle leasing arrangements.
Lease Guarantee / Guarantor Agreement (Australia)
Guarantee a tenant's lease obligations as a third-party guarantor
Lease Renewal Agreement (Australia)
Renew an expiring lease with updated or continued terms
Aged Care Service Agreement (Australia)
Define care services and responsibilities for an aged care arrangement
Bill of Sale (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of personal property between parties
Bill of Sale — Artwork & Collectibles (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of artwork or collectibles
Bill of Sale — As-Is / No Warranty (Australia)
Sell personal property in its current condition with no warranties
Bill of Sale — Motor Vehicle / Car (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a motor vehicle
Bill of Sale — Industrial Machinery / Equipment (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of industrial machinery or equipment
Binding Financial Agreement (Australia)
Set financial arrangements between partners in case of separation
Character Reference Letter (Australia)
Provide a personal character reference for someone you know
Chargeback Request Letter (Australia)
Request your bank to reverse an unauthorized or disputed charge
Child Travel Consent Letter (Australia)
Authorize a child to travel with someone other than their parent
Cohabitation Agreement (Australia)
Define financial and property arrangements for an unmarried couple
Temporary Parenting Agreement (Australia)
Set temporary custody and care arrangements for children
Data Consent Form (Australia)
Obtain valid consent for the collection and use of personal information in Australia. References the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles, and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme. Covers data use, storage, third-party sharing, and withdrawal of consent.
Deed of Release (Australia)
Release a party from claims, liabilities, or obligations
Letter of Authority (Australia)
Create a Letter of Authority for Australia authorising another person to act on your behalf for a specific purpose. Suitable for banking, government agencies, legal matters, and personal administration.
Medical Consent Form (Australia)
Create an Australian Medical Consent Form for authorising medical treatment, procedures, or interventions. Suitable for adults consenting to their own treatment or parents/guardians consenting on behalf of a minor. References Australian healthcare consent laws.
Medical Consent for Minor (Australia)
Authorize medical treatment for a child in your care
Medical Records Release (Australia)
Create an Australian Medical Records Release authorising a healthcare provider to release your medical records to a specified recipient. References the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles. Covers GPs, hospitals, and specialists.
Advance Care Directive (Australia)
Outline your medical care wishes if you become unable to communicate
Advance Health Directive / Advance Care Directive (Australia)
Outline your medical care wishes if you become unable to communicate
Discretionary Trust Deed (Family Trust) — Australia
Establish a family trust with flexible distribution of income and assets
Enduring Power of Attorney (Australia)
Appoint someone to manage your affairs if you lose mental capacity
Estate Planning Checklist (Australia)
Organize the key steps and documents needed for estate planning
Appointment of Executor (Executor Nomination) — Australia
Appoint a person to carry out the wishes in your will
General Power of Attorney (Australia)
Appoint someone to manage your financial and legal affairs
Inheritance Agreement (Deed of Family Arrangement) — Australia
Arrange the distribution of a deceased person's estate among family
Last Will and Testament (Australia)
Create a Last Will and Testament for Australia. Appoints an executor, distributes assets, nominates guardians for children, and establishes testamentary trusts. Governed by state Succession Acts. Execution requires two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries.
Codicil to Will — Last (Australia)
Create a Codicil to amend an existing Will in Australia. Add, change, or remove provisions without rewriting the entire Will. Must be executed with the same formalities as the original Will — signed by the testator and two adult witnesses.
Letter of Wishes (Australia)
Create a Letter of Wishes to guide your executor and trustees in administering your estate in Australia. A non-binding document that supplements your Will with personal guidance on funeral preferences, care of dependants, and distribution of personal items.
Living Will (Australia)
Create an Australian Living Will (Advance Care Directive) documenting your healthcare wishes if you become unable to communicate. Covers life-sustaining treatment, pain management, organ donation, and appointing a healthcare decision maker. Recognised across all Australian states.
Power of Attorney (Australia)
Create a General Power of Attorney for Australia. Authorises a trusted attorney to manage financial and legal affairs. Governed by state Powers of Attorney Acts. Does not survive loss of capacity — use an Enduring POA for ongoing protection.
Durable Power of Attorney (Australia)
Create an Enduring (Durable) Power of Attorney for Australia. Survives loss of mental capacity. Authorises a trusted attorney to manage financial and legal affairs even if you become incapacitated. Governed by state Powers of Attorney Acts.
Medical Power of Attorney (Australia)
Create a Medical Power of Attorney (Enduring Guardian / Health Care Proxy) for Australia. Appoints a trusted person to make medical and lifestyle decisions if you lose capacity. Governed by state Guardianship Acts and Powers of Attorney legislation.
Revocation of Power of Attorney (Australia)
Cancel and revoke a previously granted power of attorney
Special Power of Attorney (Australia)
Create a Special (Limited) Power of Attorney for Australia. Authorises an attorney to act for specific transactions or a defined period — such as selling property, managing a bank account, or signing documents while overseas. Governed by state Powers of Attorney Acts.
Testamentary Trust Will (Australia)
Create a trust through your will to manage assets for beneficiaries
Workplace Accident and Injury Report Form (Australia)
Document a workplace accident or injury for safety records
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Prevention Policy (Australia)
Establish workplace rules to prevent bullying and harassment
Commission Agreement (Australia)
Define commission rates and payment terms for sales-based compensation
Employee Confidentiality Agreement (Australia)
Require an employee to keep company information confidential
Deed of Settlement (Employment) (Australia)
Settle an employment dispute and release both parties from claims
Director's Service Agreement (Australia)
Create a comprehensive Director's Service Agreement for an Australian company. Covers executive director duties, remuneration, superannuation, termination, post-employment restraints, and Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) director obligations.
Disciplinary Hearing Invitation (Australia)
Notify an employee of a scheduled disciplinary hearing
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy (Australia)
Establish workplace rules about drug and alcohol use
Employee Exit Checklist (Australia)
Track all tasks required when an employee leaves the company
Employee of the Month Nomination Form (Australia)
Nominate an outstanding employee for recognition and reward
Employee Onboarding Checklist (Australia)
Track all tasks required when bringing a new employee on board
Employee Warning Letter (Australia)
Formally warn an employee about a workplace performance or conduct issue
Employee Warning Notice (Australia)
Issue a formal Employee Warning Notice referencing Australian workplace law. Covers performance and conduct issues, required under Fair Work Act 2009 procedural fairness obligations before termination. Suitable for all states and territories.
Fixed-Term Employment Agreement (Australia)
Set the employment terms for a fixed-duration position
Full-Time Employment Agreement (Australia)
Establish clear employment terms for a full-time position
Employment Contract (Australia)
Create a comprehensive Employment Contract for Australia covering all National Employment Standards, salary, leave entitlements, superannuation, termination, and confidentiality under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Employment Offer Letter (Australia)
Formally offer a job to a candidate with key employment details
Employment Separation Certificate (Australia)
Certify the reason and details of an employee's departure
Binding Death Benefit Nomination (Australia)
Direct how your superannuation death benefit should be distributed
Donation Receipt / Tax-Deductible Gift Receipt (Australia)
Provide an official receipt for a charitable donation for tax purposes
Family Loan Agreement (Australia)
Set clear repayment terms for a loan between family members
Instalment Payment Agreement (Australia)
Create a formal Instalment Payment Agreement for Australia. Documents repayment of a debt or purchase price in scheduled instalments in AUD. Covers payment schedule, interest, default consequences, and governing law under Australian contract principles.
Tax Invoice Template (Australia)
Create a professional tax invoice for goods or services provided
Letter of Demand (Australia)
Formally demand payment of an outstanding debt before legal action
Loan Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for lending and repaying money between parties
Loan Agreement with Payment Plan (Australia)
Create a Loan Agreement with a detailed Payment Plan schedule for Australia. Documents each instalment, due date, and balance. Suitable for structured repayment of personal, business, or private loans under Australian contract law.
Non-Binding Death Benefit Nomination (Australia)
Nominate preferred beneficiaries for your superannuation death benefit
Payment Plan Agreement (Australia)
Set up a structured repayment schedule for an outstanding amount
Profit and Loss Statement (Australia)
Create a professional Profit and Loss Statement (Income Statement) for an Australian business. Summarises revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, operating expenses, and net profit in AUD. Suitable for sole traders, partnerships, and companies for ATO and bank submissions.
Security Agreement (PPSA) — Australia
Create a security interest over personal property to secure a debt
Shareholder Loan Agreement — Division 7A (Australia)
Set the terms for a loan from a shareholder to a company
SMSF Investment Strategy (Australia)
Define the investment approach for a self-managed super fund
SMSF Member Application Form (Australia)
Apply to become a member of a self-managed super fund
SMSF Trust Deed (Australia)
Establish the governing rules for a self-managed super fund
Aboriginal Heritage Assessment Report (Australia)
Assess and report on Aboriginal heritage at a development site
Statutory Declaration (Australia)
Make a formal written declaration of facts under penalty of law
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