Legal Documents for Australia
Create free legal documents tailored to Australia law. All templates comply with local legislation.
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
Business (18 of 203)
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. Compliant with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Spam Act 2003 (Cth), and Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth).
Affiliate Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for a referral-based affiliate marketing partnership
Agency Agreement (Australia)
Define the terms under which an agent acts on behalf of a principal
Annual General Meeting Notice (Australia)
Issue a compliant Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) for an Australian company. Meets Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) requirements for notice periods, agenda items, financial report tabling, director elections, and proxy rights.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (Australia)
Establish rules to prevent bribery and corruption in your organization
Arbitration Agreement (Australia)
Agree to resolve disputes through private arbitration instead of court
Articles of Association (Australia)
Create a company Constitution (Articles of Association) for an Australian proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company, compliant with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Covers share structure, directors' powers, board meetings, member meetings, dividend policy, share transfer restrictions, and replaceable rules modification under Australian corporate law.
Artist Short Bio Template (Australia)
Create a professional Artist Short Bio for Australian artists, musicians, visual artists, performers, and creatives. Suitable for gallery submissions, grant applications to the Australia Council for the Arts, media releases, festival programs, and online profiles. Covers artistic practice, achievements, exhibitions, awards, and contact details.
Assignment of Contract Agreement (Australia)
Transfer contractual rights and obligations from one party to another
Trademark Assignment Agreement (Australia)
Transfer trademark ownership rights from one party to another
Barter Agreement (Australia)
Define the terms for exchanging goods or services without money
Bill of Lading (Australia)
Create a legally valid Bill of Lading for goods shipped to, from, or within Australia. Compliant with 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.
Bill of Sale — Business Assets (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of business assets between parties
Board Resolution / Minutes (Australia)
Record a formal decision made by a company's board of directors
Bookkeeping Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services
Building and Renovation Contract (Australia)
Define the scope, cost, and timeline for a building renovation project
Business Contract (Australia)
Create a general-purpose Business Contract for Australian commercial transactions, compliant with Australian contract law principles and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Covers the description of goods or services, consideration, obligations of each party, warranties, limitation of liability, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination, and dispute resolution. Suitable for any business-to-business commercial arrangement.
Business Name Registration Checklist (Australia)
Guide the steps to register a business name with authorities
Real Estate (18 of 85)
Assignment of Lease Agreement (Australia)
Transfer your lease rights and obligations to a new tenant
Rental Bond Lodgement Receipt (Australia)
Confirm the lodgement of a rental bond with the relevant authority
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
Car Park Licence (Australia)
Grant permission to use a designated parking space
Caveat Withdrawal Form (NSW)
Request the removal of a caveat from a property title
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-tenancy Agreement (Australia)
Set shared living rules and responsibilities for co-tenants
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
Commercial Lease Disclosure Statement (Australia)
Disclose key details about a commercial property before leasing
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
Grazing Licence
Grant permission to graze livestock on a specified property
Personal & Family (18 of 100)
Adoption Consent Form (Australia)
Grant legal consent for the adoption of a child
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 — ATV / Quad Bike / Side-by-Side (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of an ATV or quad bike
Bill of Sale — Bicycle (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a bicycle between parties
Bill of Sale — Boat / Watercraft (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a boat or watercraft
Bill of Sale — Motor Vehicle / Car (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a motor vehicle
Bill of Sale — Caravan / Campervan (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a caravan or campervan
Bill of Sale — Dog / Puppy (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a dog or puppy
Bill of Sale — Equipment / Tools / Machinery (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of equipment, tools, or machinery
Bill of Sale — Farm Equipment (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of farm equipment between parties
Bill of Sale — Furniture & Household Goods (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of furniture or household goods
Bill of Sale — Horse / Equine (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a horse between parties
Bill of Sale — Jet Ski / Personal Watercraft (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of a jet ski or personal watercraft
Bill of Sale — Livestock (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of livestock between parties
Bill of Sale — Industrial Machinery / Equipment (Australia)
Record the sale and transfer of industrial machinery or equipment
Estate Planning (18 of 28)
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
Appointment of Guardian (Australia)
Appoint a legal guardian to care for a minor or dependent person
Superannuation Beneficiary Designation Form (Australia)
Designate who receives your superannuation benefits upon your death
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 Distribution Agreement (Australia)
Document the agreed distribution of a deceased estate among beneficiaries in Australia. Covers asset allocation, executors' duties, consent of beneficiaries, and release of the executor from liability. Compliant with state Succession Acts and probate requirements.
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
Farm Succession Plan (Australia)
Plan how a family farm will be transferred to the next generation
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 Trust Deed (Inter Vivos Trust) — Australia
Create a trust to manage and distribute your assets during your lifetime
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.
Employment (18 of 115)
Workplace Accident and Injury Report Form (Australia)
Document a workplace accident or injury for safety records
Anti-Discrimination and Diversity Policy (Australia)
Set workplace standards for preventing discrimination and promoting diversity
Appointment Letter (Australia)
Create a professional Appointment Letter for Australia to formally appoint an employee to a position. Covers start date, salary, role, reporting line, and conditions of employment under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Apprenticeship Agreement (Australia)
Create an Apprenticeship Agreement for Australia covering the training contract, RTO details, progressive pay rates, superannuation, NES entitlements, and state training authority registration requirements.
Apprenticeship / Traineeship Training Contract (Australia)
Formalize the training arrangement between an apprentice and employer
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Prevention Policy (Australia)
Establish workplace rules to prevent bullying and harassment
Casual Conversion Notice (Australia)
Offer a casual employee the option to convert to permanent employment
Hazardous Chemical Risk Assessment (Australia)
Assess and manage workplace risks from handling hazardous chemicals safely
Workplace Code of Conduct (Australia)
Establish workplace behavior standards and expectations for employees
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
Consulting Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Engage a consulting contractor and define the terms of service
Contractor Offer / Engagement Letter (Australia)
Offer a contractor engagement and outline the key terms
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 Emergency Contact Form (Australia)
Collect emergency contact details for an employee or team member
Financial (18 of 42)
Bank Confirmation Letter (Australia)
Create a Bank Confirmation Letter for Australia. Confirms bank account details, available balance, or account status for lending, visa, property, or legal purposes. Suitable for use with Australian banks including ANZ, CBA, NAB, Westpac, and regional banks.
Binding Death Benefit Nomination (Australia)
Direct how your superannuation death benefit should be distributed
Credit Application Form (Australia)
Apply for a credit account with a supplier or financial institution
Credit Note (Australia)
Issue a credit note to adjust or reduce an outstanding invoice
Credit Terms Agreement (Trade Credit) — Australia
Define the payment and credit terms between a supplier and buyer
Debt Acknowledgement (Australia)
Create a formal Debt Acknowledgement for Australia. Documents a debtor's written admission of the debt amount, resets limitation periods under state Limitations Acts, and provides enforceable evidence of the debt obligation in AUD.
Debt Acknowledgment (Australia)
Formally acknowledge an outstanding debt and agree to repayment terms
Debt Settlement Agreement (Australia)
Settle a debt for a reduced amount or on agreed repayment terms
Debt Validation Letter (Australia)
Create a Debt Validation Letter for Australia. Request proof of a debt from a debt collector or creditor. Cite the Australian Consumer Law, ACCC/ASIC guidelines, and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 to require verification before paying.
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
Guarantee Agreement (Australia)
Create a legally binding Guarantee Agreement for Australia. Documents a guarantor's obligation to pay a debt or perform an obligation if the principal debtor defaults. Compliant with Australian common law and the relevant state Statute of Frauds requirements.
Guarantee and Indemnity (Australia)
Guarantee payment of another party's debt and cover related losses
Notice to Guarantor (Australia)
Notify a guarantor of their obligations under a guarantee agreement
Instalment Contract / Hire Purchase Agreement (Australia)
Set up a payment plan for purchasing goods in regular instalments
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.
Investment Agreement (Australia)
Set the terms for an investment into a business or project
Invoice Dispute Letter (Australia)
Formally dispute an incorrect or overcharged invoice with a supplier
Government & Compliance
ABN, ACN and GST Registration Checklist (Australia)
Guide the registration of your Australian business and tax numbers
General Affidavit (Australia)
Make a sworn written statement of facts for legal purposes
Affidavit of Gift (Australia)
Declare a transfer of property as a gift under sworn oath
Affidavit of Heirship / Next of Kin (Australia)
Identify the rightful heirs of a deceased person under oath
Affidavit of Identity (Australia)
Verify your identity with a sworn written statement
Affidavit of Marriage / Single Status (Australia)
Confirm the marital status of an individual under oath
Affidavit of Ownership (Australia)
Declare legal ownership of property or assets under oath
Affidavit of Residency (Australia)
Prove your place of residence with a sworn statement
Affidavit of Service (Australia)
Confirm that legal documents were properly delivered to a party
Business Activity Statement (BAS) Guide (Australia)
Create a BAS preparation worksheet for Australia. Organise GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments, FBT instalments, and fuel tax credits before lodging your Business Activity Statement with the ATO.
Fair Work Complaint (Australia)
Lodge a formal workplace complaint with the Fair Work Commission
Aboriginal Heritage Assessment Report (Australia)
Assess and report on Aboriginal heritage at a development site
Freedom of Information Request (Australia)
Request access to documents or information held by a government agency
Privacy Complaint to OAIC (Australia)
Lodge a formal privacy complaint with the privacy commissioner
Statutory Declaration (Australia)
Make a formal written declaration of facts under penalty of law
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