Checklists
Australian legal checklists
Practical, step-by-step checklists for the tasks Australian lawyers run again and again — each step grounded in the relevant rule or statute. Browse by practice area below, then have Quillio work through the checklist on your actual matter.
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- Commercial real estate due diligence checklist A 12-step due diligence checklist for acquiring commercial real estate in Australia, covering title, leases, planning, and environmental risk.
- Joint venture formation and structuring checklist A 12-step checklist for forming and structuring an Australian joint venture, covering structure selection, governance, contributions, and exit.
- Sponsorship agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing sponsorship agreements in Australia. Covers rights, obligations, IP, and termination.
- Target company legal due diligence checklist A 12-step legal due diligence checklist for reviewing a target company in an Australian M&A or acquisition transaction.
Commercial & Procurement
- Procurement legal review checklist A 12-step checklist for legal review of procurement processes in Australia. Covers probity, evaluation, and contract formation.
- Third-party vendor risk assessment checklist A 12-step checklist for assessing legal and compliance risks when onboarding a third-party vendor in Australia.
Commercial Law
- ASIC annual review preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for AU ASIC annual review — company statement, solvency resolution, officeholder and shareholder updates, and fee payment.
- ASIC section 19 / 33 notice response checklist A 12-step checklist for responding to ASIC section 19 examinations, section 33 document notices, and section 30 / 32A compulsory production.
- Commercial arbitration preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for domestic commercial arbitration in AU covering clause, tribunal, evidence and award.
- Director disqualification notice response checklist A 12-step checklist for responding to ASIC director disqualification under s 206F, s 206C, and s 206D of the Corporations Act 2001.
- Dispute notice under the CCA checklist A 12-step checklist for issuing or responding to a dispute notice under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law.
- Franchise agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian franchise agreement. Disclosure, cooling off, fees, and end-of-term rights.
- Franchise disclosure document review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a franchise disclosure document under the Franchising Code of Conduct.
- Green lease review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing green lease clauses, NABERS commitments, and sustainability obligations.
- Loan agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian commercial loan agreement. Facility, security, covenants, and default.
- M&A buyer-side preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step AU M&A buyer-side prep checklist — LOI, DD scoping, integration, FIRB/ACCC, W&I, and SPA strategy.
- M&A due diligence checklist (buy-side) A 12-step buy-side M&A due diligence checklist for Australian commercial lawyers. Material contracts, IP, employment, tax, and litigation risks.
- M&A vendor-side preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step AU M&A vendor-side prep checklist — cleanup, data room, NDAs, process letter, W&I, and tax structuring.
- Members scheme booklet review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a members scheme of arrangement booklet under section 411 of the Corporations Act.
- NSW retail lease review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a NSW retail lease. Disclosure statement, fit-out, outgoings, and termination under the Retail Leases Act.
- Partnership agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian partnership agreement. Contributions, profit share, liability, and dissolution.
- Partnership dissolution and winding up checklist A 12-step partnership dissolution checklist covering notice, accounts, asset realisation, tax, CGT, ABN cancellation, and final distribution.
- Private company shareholder exit process checklist A 12-step shareholder exit checklist for private companies covering valuation, drag/tag, CGT, ASIC filings, employee share scheme, and release.
- Section 237 derivative action preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a statutory derivative action under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001.
- Shareholder dispute resolution — preparation checklist A 12-step prep checklist for Australian shareholder disputes — oppression, derivative actions, buy-outs, and winding up.
- Shareholders agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian shareholders agreement. Governance, transfer restrictions, deadlock, and exits.
- VIC retail lease review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a Victorian retail lease. Disclosure statement, outgoings, and termination under the Retail Leases Act 2003.
Construction
- Construction progress claim review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a construction progress claim for principals and superintendents.
- Practical completion handover checklist A 12-step checklist for achieving practical completion and handover on construction projects.
- Subcontractor agreement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a construction subcontractor agreement including back-to-back terms and payment.
Conveyancing
- NSW first home buyer grant and assistance checklist A 12-step checklist for NSW first home buyer grant and transfer duty assistance eligibility and applications.
- NSW mortgage registration checklist A 12-step checklist for registering a mortgage on NSW land titles, including PEXA, duty and NSW LRS requirements.
- NSW vendor disclosure statement preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a compliant vendor disclosure statement under the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 (NSW).
- QLD pool fencing compliance on property transfer checklist A 12-step checklist for pool safety compliance when selling a QLD property under the Building Act 1975 (Qld) pool safety laws.
- VIC mortgage registration checklist A 12-step checklist for registering a mortgage on Victorian land titles via PEXA and Land Use Victoria.
- VIC stamp duty calculation checklist A 12-step checklist for calculating Victorian stamp duty on property transfers, including concessions and surcharges.
- VIC vendor statement (section 32) preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a section 32 vendor statement under the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) before exchange of contracts.
- WA settlement agent engagement and verification checklist A 12-step checklist for verifying and engaging a settlement agent in WA under the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (WA) and PEXA requirements.
Criminal Law
- Bail continuation preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a bail continuation application in NSW covering compliance, conditions and submissions.
- Bail review application A 12-step checklist for a bail review application in the NSW Supreme Court covering grounds, evidence and listing.
- Character reference brief A 12-step checklist for briefing a character referee for AU criminal sentencing, covering form, content and delivery.
- Contested hearing preparation (Local Court) A 12-step preparation checklist for a NSW Local Court contested hearing covering brief, witnesses, cross-exam and submissions.
- District Court sentencing submission preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing sentencing submissions in the NSW District Court covering reports, authorities and orders.
- District Court trial preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a NSW District Court jury trial covering brief, witnesses, directions and counsel.
- Mention hearing preparation (Local Court) A 12-step preparation checklist for a Local Court mention in NSW covering facts, instructions, plea and outcome.
- Plea in mitigation preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a NSW plea in mitigation covering facts, subjective material and sentencing options.
- Queensland bail application preparation checklist A 12-step preparation checklist for Queensland bail applications. Show cause, unacceptable risk, and surety evidence.
- Victorian bail application preparation checklist A 12-step preparation checklist for Victorian bail applications. Show compelling reason, exceptional circumstances, and surety evidence.
Education Law
- School duty of care review A 12-step duty of care review checklist for Australian schools covering supervision, risk management, and incident response.
- University research ethics approval A 12-step research ethics approval checklist for Australian universities covering the National Statement and HREC requirements.
Employment
- Modern award compliance audit checklist A 12-step checklist for auditing compliance with modern awards under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), covering classification, pay, and record-keeping.
- Modern award compliance check checklist A 12-step checklist to verify employer compliance with modern awards under the Fair Work Act 2009 including pay rates, hours, and entitlements.
- Payroll compliance audit checklist A 12-step checklist for auditing payroll compliance under the Fair Work Act 2009 including wages, super, tax withholding, and record-keeping.
- Sham contracting risk review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing sham contracting risk under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), covering contractor arrangements and multi-factor tests.
Employment & Compliance
Employment Law
- Annual workplace policy review checklist (AU) A 12-step annual review checklist for AU workplace policies — WHS, sexual harassment, bullying, privacy, and whistleblowing.
- Annualised salary reconciliation and award compliance review A 12-step annualised salary review covering modern award clauses, BOOT, outer-limit hours, record-keeping, and annual wage reconciliation.
- Casual employee conversion (employee choice) review checklist A 12-step casual conversion (employee choice) checklist under the Fair Work Act 2009 post 26 August 2024 — eligibility, notice, and FWC disputes.
- Contractor classification review checklist (AU) A 12-step AU checklist for reviewing contractor vs employee classification post-Jamsek/Personnel Contracting and the 2024 reforms.
- Fair Work Commission general protections claim preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a Fair Work Commission general protections claim. Workplace rights, adverse action, and evidence.
- Fair Work Inspector audit preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a business for a Fair Work Ombudsman inspector audit under the Fair Work Act 2009.
- Independent contractor vs employee classification review checklist A 12-step employee v contractor classification checklist post-CFMMEU v Personnel — contract, indicia, super, sham contracting, and new FW Act rules.
- Protected action ballot preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a protected action ballot order application under the Fair Work Act.
- Redundancy consultation and genuine redundancy preparation checklist A 12-step redundancy consultation checklist under the Fair Work Act 2009 — genuine redundancy, consultation, redeployment, notice, severance, and tax.
- Restructure and redundancy consultation preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a redundancy consultation under a modern award or enterprise agreement.
- Unfair dismissal response (employer) — preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for employers responding to an unfair dismissal application at the Fair Work Commission (Form F3).
- Wage underpayment investigation and remediation checklist A 12-step wage theft investigation checklist covering root cause, interest, super, FWO voluntary disclosure, and criminal wage theft from 2025.
- Workplace investigation conduct preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for conducting a workplace investigation. Scope, procedural fairness, interviews, and findings.
- Workplace policy rollout and implementation checklist A 12-step policy rollout checklist covering psychosocial safety, right to disconnect, sexual harassment positive duty, AI, and consultation.
Family Law
- Child support assessment preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a child support assessment or change of assessment application.
- Court bundle preparation (FCFCOA) A 12-step checklist for preparing a court bundle for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia covering form and contents.
- De facto property settlement preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a de facto property settlement under Part VIIIAB of the Family Law Act.
- Ex parte application preparation (FCFCOA) A 12-step preparation checklist for ex parte applications in the Federal Circuit and Family Court covering urgency and disclosure.
- File a divorce application — preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for preparing a divorce application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Separation, jurisdiction, service, and filing.
- First directions hearing preparation (FCFCOA) A 12-step preparation checklist for a first return date in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
- Parenting plan preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian parenting plan. Best interests, care arrangements, and decision-making.
- Section 60I family dispute resolution preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a section 60I family dispute resolution conference before filing parenting orders.
Financial Services
- ACL credit licence application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian Credit Licence application under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.
- AFSL application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian Financial Services Licence application under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
- Responsible lending assessment checklist A 12-step checklist for conducting responsible lending assessments under Part 3-2 of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.
Financial Services Law
- Fintech AFSL application preparation A 12-step AFSL application preparation checklist for Australian fintech companies covering ASIC requirements, responsible managers, and compliance.
- Fintech enhanced regulatory sandbox application A 12-step enhanced regulatory sandbox application checklist for Australian fintech companies covering ASIC notification and testing conditions.
Firm Management
- Annual trust account external examination preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for the NSW annual external examination of a trust account under the Uniform Law.
- Beneficial ownership review checklist A 12-step checklist for verifying beneficial ownership of corporate and trust clients under AML/CTF.
- Conflict check at client intake A 12-step conflict check checklist for AU law firm intakes, covering concurrent, successive and personal conflicts.
- Cost agreement compliance check A 12-step compliance check for NSW costs agreements under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
- Costs agreement drafting (NSW) A 12-step checklist for drafting a compliant NSW costs agreement under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
- CPD record audit checklist A 12-step CPD record audit checklist for Australian lawyers under legal profession CPD requirements.
- Customer due diligence risk scoring checklist A 12-step CDD risk scoring checklist for Australian law firms under AML/CTF Tranche 2.
- File note quality audit checklist A 12-step file note quality audit checklist for Australian law firms to review contemporaneous records.
- File opening and client intake A 12-step file opening and client intake checklist for AU law firms covering conflicts, KYC, costs and scope.
- Law firm client file audit checklist A 12-step client file audit checklist for Australian law firms to review compliance and quality.
- Matter budget preparation checklist A 12-step matter budget preparation checklist for Australian law firms preparing client estimates.
- Matter close and archive A 12-step checklist for closing and archiving a matter in an AU law firm, covering final bill, trust, records and retention.
- Matter scope variation checklist A 12-step matter scope variation checklist for Australian law firms updating scope and costs disclosure.
- Monthly trust account reconciliation A 12-step checklist for monthly trust account reconciliation under the NSW Legal Profession Uniform General Rules.
- Trust receipt issuing A 12-step checklist for issuing trust account receipts in NSW under the Legal Profession Uniform Law and General Rules.
- Uncollectable fee write-off checklist A 12-step uncollectable fee write-off checklist for Australian law firms covering recovery and governance.
Government & Regulatory
- Government tender compliance check checklist A 12-step checklist for ensuring compliance when responding to Australian government tenders. Covers CPRs, conditions, and lodgement.
- Grant application legal review checklist A 12-step checklist for legal review of Australian government grant applications. Covers eligibility, conditions, and reporting.
Health Law
- Aged care provider audit preparation A 12-step audit preparation checklist for Australian aged care providers covering Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance.
- Healthcare provider compliance review A 12-step compliance review checklist for Australian healthcare providers covering AHPRA, privacy, and clinical governance obligations.
- NDIS provider registration checklist A 12-step NDIS provider registration checklist covering NDIS Practice Standards, worker screening, and audit requirements.
Insolvency
- Creditor's petition in bankruptcy preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a creditor's petition in bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth).
- Creditors scheme class composition checklist A 12-step checklist for assessing class composition in a creditors scheme under section 411 of the Corporations Act.
- Statutory demand (s 459E) preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a statutory demand under s 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
- Voluntary administration preparation A 12-step checklist for appointing a voluntary administrator in Australia under Pt 5.3A of the Corporations Act.
- Winding up application preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a winding up application in Australia under s 459P Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Intellectual Property
- Copyright licensing agreement review checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian copyright licence under the Copyright Act 1968. Rights, scope, term, and moral rights.
- Design registration preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian design registration under the Designs Act 2003. New, distinctive, and properly represented.
- Domain name dispute preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian domain name dispute. Covers .au dispute resolution, UDRP, and evidence gathering.
- Intellectual property audit checklist A 12-step checklist for auditing a business IP portfolio including trade marks, patents, designs, copyright, and trade secrets under Australian law.
- Intellectual property transfer checklist A 12-step checklist for transferring intellectual property rights in Australia. Covers patents, trade marks, copyright, and registration.
- Patent application preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian standard patent application under the Patents Act 1990. Novelty, claims, and priority.
- Trade mark application preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian trade mark application at IP Australia. Classes, specifications, and ownership.
- Trade mark infringement response checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for responding to an Australian trade mark infringement letter or complaint under the Trade Marks Act 1995.
- Trademark portfolio audit checklist A 12-step checklist for auditing an Australian trade mark portfolio. Covers registration status, renewals, use evidence, and gaps.
Licensing & Regulatory
- Dangerous goods transport licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining a dangerous goods transport licence in Australia under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and state legislation.
- NSW firearms dealer licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for applying for a firearms dealer licence in NSW under the Firearms Act 1996. Storage, probity, and registry obligations.
- NSW gaming licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining a gaming machine licence in NSW under the Gaming Machines Act 2001. Threshold, LIA, and ILGA approval.
- NSW liquor licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for applying for a liquor licence in NSW under the Liquor Act 2007. CIS, community impact, and ILGA process.
- NSW occupational licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for applying for an occupational licence in NSW — builder, electrician, plumber, or other trade under Fair Trading legislation.
- NSW security industry licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining a security industry licence in NSW under the Security Industry Act 1997. Classes, training, and SLED process.
- Victoria liquor licence application checklist A 12-step checklist for applying for a liquor licence in Victoria under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. VCGLR process and requirements.
Litigation
- Affidavit intake and drafting A 12-step checklist for taking instructions and drafting an affidavit in AU proceedings covering form, evidence and swearing.
- Anton Piller (search) order application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Anton Piller (search) order application in Australian courts, covering the three-element threshold test.
- Brief to counsel preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a brief to counsel in AU proceedings covering bundle, memo, scope and fees.
- Civil appeal preparation (NSW) A 12-step preparation checklist for a civil appeal to the NSW Court of Appeal covering grounds, leave, evidence and bundles.
- Civil subpoena preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for issuing a subpoena in NSW civil proceedings covering scope, service and inspection.
- Class action representative review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a lead plaintiff and group in an Australian class action under Part IVA of the Federal Court Act.
- Contempt application preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a contempt of court application in NSW covering elements, evidence and service.
- Costs assessment preparation (NSW) A 12-step checklist for preparing a NSW costs assessment application covering bill, evidence, scope and time.
- Defamation claim intake checklist (AU) A 12-step intake checklist for Australian defamation claims under the uniform Defamation Acts. Concerns notice, limitation, and serious harm.
- Defence review A 12-step review checklist for a NSW defence covering admissions, denials, positive defences and counter-claims.
- Enforcement of judgment preparation (NSW) A 12-step preparation checklist for enforcing a money judgment in NSW covering writs, garnishees and examination summons.
- Examination summons preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing an examination summons in NSW enforcement covering form, service and examination.
- Expert witness brief preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing an expert witness brief in AU proceedings covering code, letter, materials and report.
- Garnishee order preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a garnishee order in NSW enforcement covering debts, wages and bank accounts.
- Interlocutory injunction application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an interlocutory injunction application in Australian courts, covering the serious question test and undertaking as to damages.
- Interrogatories preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for interrogatories in NSW proceedings covering leave, drafting, answers and verification.
- Mareva (freezing) order application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a Mareva (freezing) order application in Australian courts under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules.
- Medical negligence expert brief checklist A 12-step checklist for briefing a medical expert in an Australian medical negligence matter under the Civil Liability Acts.
- Notice to produce preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a notice to produce in NSW civil proceedings covering scope, service and inspection.
- Pleadings amendment check A 12-step checklist for amending pleadings in NSW proceedings covering leave, consent, limitation and costs.
- Security for costs application preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a security for costs application in NSW covering grounds, quantum and evidence.
- Statement of claim review A 12-step review checklist for a NSW statement of claim covering pleadings rules, elements, relief and verification.
- Summary judgment application preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a summary judgment application in NSW courts covering grounds, evidence and hearing.
- Supreme Court civil trial preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for a NSW Supreme Court civil trial covering pleadings, evidence, witnesses and bundles.
- Urgent ex parte injunction preparation A 12-step preparation checklist for an urgent ex parte injunction in NSW covering evidence, orders and service.
- Witness statement preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a witness statement in AU proceedings covering interview, draft and signing.
- Writ of execution preparation A 12-step checklist for preparing a writ for the levy of property in NSW enforcement covering form, sheriff and sale.
Litigation & Compliance
Mining and Resources Law
- Mining environmental impact assessment A 12-step environmental impact assessment checklist for Australian mining projects covering EPBC Act, state EIS, and approval conditions.
- Mining exploration licence application A 12-step exploration licence application checklist for Australian mining projects covering state tenure, native title, and environmental requirements.
- Mining native title notification A 12-step native title notification checklist for Australian mining tenements covering s 29 notices, right to negotiate, and ILUAs.
Not-for-Profit
- Charity deductible gift recipient review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing deductible gift recipient endorsement and compliance under Division 30 of the ITAA 1997.
- NFP ACNC reporting preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing annual information statements and financial reports for the ACNC under the Charities Act 2013.
- Social enterprise legal structure review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing the legal structure of an Australian social enterprise across company, cooperative, and charity options.
Other
- abic contract review
- acl complaint response
- adverse possession
- aml ctf cdd
- aml program review
- as4000 contract review
- boundary dispute
- business continuity plan
- buyer nsw
- buyer qld
- buyer vic
- buyer wa
- claim prep
- client intake
- client intake
- client intake
- client intake
- client intake
- commercial lease drafting au
- contract review
- contract review
- cyber incident response
- defects list
- divorce application
- easement dispute
- extension of time
- family provision claim
- fee estimate review
- foreign purchase duty nsw
- franchise renewal
- home builders warranty
- intake
- investigation complainant interview
- investigation prep
- investigation report
- investigation respondent interview
- lawyer supervision
- lease end dilapidations review
- lease landlord prep
- liquidated damages
- mediation prep
- nda drafting au
- nsw bail application
- nsw pre settlement
- nsw probate
- nsw rural property
- nuisance claim
- off the plan negotiation
- partner visa prep
- pep screening
- pexa settlement attendance
- privacy breach response
- property disclosure
- qld strata titles
- residential building dispute
- retirement village contract
- sa commercial lease
- seller nsw
- seller qld
- seller vic
- seller wa
- sopa adjudication
- sopa payment claim
- sox compliance review au
- staff offboarding
- staff onboarding
- start up legal launch
- termination prep
- testamentary trust admin year 1
- title correction
- trust surprise check
- unfair dismissal prep
- variation claim
- vic buyer strata
- visa application
- wa community title
Personal Injury
- Medical negligence intake preparation checklist A 12-step intake checklist for an Australian medical negligence claim. Records, expert evidence, causation, and damages.
- Motor vehicle accident claim preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian motor vehicle accident personal injury claim.
- Workers compensation claim preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian workers compensation claim. Notification, treatment, and common law pathway.
Planning & Environment
- Contaminated land remediation plan checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a contaminated land remediation action plan (RAP) under the CLM Act and NEPM guidelines in Australia.
- Environmental impact statement preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an environmental impact statement for state significant development or EPBC Act referral in Australia.
- Heritage listed property works approval checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining approval to carry out works on a heritage-listed property in Australia. State and Commonwealth requirements.
- NSW development application checklist A 12-step checklist for lodging a development application in NSW under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
- Victoria planning permit application checklist A 12-step checklist for lodging a planning permit application in Victoria under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Privacy & Data
- Data governance assessment checklist A 12-step checklist for assessing data governance maturity under the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian data management obligations.
- Privacy impact assessment preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for conducting a privacy impact assessment under the Privacy Act 1988 and OAIC PIA Guide for new projects and systems.
Property Law
- Commercial lease exit review checklist (AU) A 12-step AU commercial lease exit review — notice, make good, outgoings, bank guarantee, and bond release.
- Commercial lease review checklist (tenant side) A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian commercial lease on behalf of the tenant. Rent, term, options, outgoings, and make-good.
- NSW caveat lodgement checklist A 12-step checklist for lodging a caveat on a NSW land title under the Real Property Act 1900.
- NSW community title scheme review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing NSW community title schemes, management statements and levies.
- NSW strata committee dispute checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a NSW strata committee dispute for NCAT.
- NSW subdivision approval (post-consent) checklist A 12-step checklist for completing a NSW subdivision after DA consent — conditions, linen plan, s 88B instrument, and LRS registration.
- NSW subdivision planning application checklist A 12-step checklist for a NSW subdivision development application. DA, LEP compliance, section 88B, and plan registration.
- Off-the-plan purchase contract review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing an Australian off-the-plan purchase contract. Sunset dates, variations, defects, and strata setup.
- Queensland conveyancing pre-settlement checklist A 12-step pre-settlement checklist for Queensland conveyancing matters. REIQ contract, searches, PEXA, and settlement adjustments.
- Real estate trust account audit A 12-step trust account audit checklist for Australian real estate agents covering reconciliation, record-keeping, and regulatory compliance.
- Retail lease disclosure review — Queensland A 12-step retail lease disclosure checklist under the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) — lessor/lessee disclosure, legal/financial advice, QCAT.
- Retail lease disclosure review — Victoria A 12-step retail lease disclosure review checklist under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) — timing, contents, remedies, and ombudsman.
- South Australian conveyancing pre-settlement checklist A 12-step pre-settlement checklist for South Australian conveyancing matters. Form 1, searches, stamp duty, PEXA, and adjustments.
- Strata committee meeting preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step AU strata committee meeting prep checklist — notice, quorum, agenda, and resolution of committee vs general meeting matters.
- Strata management plan review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing strata management statements, by-laws, fees, and common property for purchaser lawyers.
- VIC caveat lodgement checklist A 12-step checklist for lodging a caveat on Victorian land titles under the Transfer of Land Act 1958.
- VIC owners corporation complaint preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a Victorian owners corporation complaint to VCAT.
- Victorian conveyancing pre-settlement checklist A 12-step pre-settlement checklist for Victorian conveyancing matters. Section 32, PEXA, adjustments, and final inspection.
- Victorian Section 32 vendor statement review checklist A 12-step checklist for reviewing a Victorian Section 32 vendor statement. Title, planning, outgoings, and GAIC disclosures.
- Western Australian conveyancing pre-settlement checklist A 12-step pre-settlement checklist for Western Australian conveyancing matters. Joint form of general conditions, searches, and PEXA.
Regulatory
- ACCC investigation response preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for responding to an ACCC investigation or section 155 notice under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
- Annual AML/CTF program review checklist (AU) A 12-step AU annual AML/CTF program review checklist — Part A and Part B, risk assessment, ECDD, reporting, Tranche 2 readiness.
- Annual privacy policy review checklist (AU) A 12-step annual review checklist for AU privacy policies — APP 1, NDB scheme, cross-border disclosure, and 2024 reforms.
- ASIC investigation interview preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a client for a compulsory ASIC section 19 examination or investigation interview.
- Corporate governance review — charity / registered entity checklist A 12-step governance review checklist for AU registered charities — ACNC Governance Standards, responsible persons, DGR, and AIS.
- Cyber incident — first 24 hours checklist (AU) A 12-step AU checklist for the first 24 hours of a cyber incident — triage, privilege, forensic engagement, regulator notification, and evidence.
- Data breach response playbook — readiness checklist (AU) A 12-step readiness checklist for AU data breach response playbooks — NDB scheme, OAIC notification, and affected individual messaging.
- Disability Standards compliance review checklist (AU) A 12-step AU Disability Discrimination Act and Standards review — premises, transport, education, and reasonable adjustments.
- Freedom of Information request checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian Freedom of Information request under the FOI Act 1982 (Cth) or state equivalent.
- Judicial review application preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian judicial review application under the ADJR Act or equivalent state statute.
- Modern Slavery statement preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step AU Modern Slavery statement prep checklist — mandatory criteria, supply chain mapping, board approval, and register submission.
- Privacy complaint OAIC preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an OAIC privacy complaint under the Privacy Act 1988. APPs, remedies, and conciliation.
Superannuation
- SMSF annual audit preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an SMSF annual audit under Part 12 of the SIS Act 1993 and ATO auditing requirements.
- SMSF establishment checklist A 12-step checklist for establishing a self-managed superannuation fund under the SIS Act 1993 and ATO requirements.
- Superannuation fund trustee audit checklist A 12-step checklist for auditing superannuation fund trustee compliance under the SIS Act 1993 and APRA prudential standards.
Tax
- GST BAS lodgement preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing and lodging a Business Activity Statement for GST under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999.
- Tax audit response preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for responding to an ATO tax audit under the Taxation Administration Act 1953 including access powers, privilege, and settlement.
Tax Law
- CGT main residence exemption eligibility checklist A 12-step checklist assessing the main residence CGT exemption under Subdiv 118-B, absence rule, 2-hectare cap, and foreign resident changes.
- Company tax return preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step checklist for AU company tax return prep — base rate entity test, franking, Div 7A, R&D, losses, and thin cap.
- Division 7A complying loan agreement preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing a Division 7A complying loan agreement under section 109N ITAA 1936 — term, rate, and minimum yearly repayment.
- Family trust deed review checklist (AU) A 12-step AU family trust deed review checklist — appointor/trustee, beneficiaries, streaming, vesting, and variation powers.
- FBT meal entertainment annual review checklist A 12-step FBT meal entertainment review checklist covering valuation methods, property benefit, minor benefit, and salary-sacrificed entertainment caps.
- FBT year-end review checklist (AU) A 12-step FBT year-end review checklist — cars, entertainment, LAFHA, exempt benefits, and lodgement for the 31 March FBT year.
- Tax deductibility of legal fees review checklist A 12-step checklist for assessing deductibility of legal fees under s 8-1, capital v revenue, blackhole expenditure s 40-880, and GST treatment.
- Trust distribution resolution (year-end) preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing discretionary trust distribution resolutions before 30 June under section 97 ITAA 1936 and TR 2012/D1.
- Trust tax return preparation checklist (AU) A 12-step AU trust tax return checklist — resolution timing, streaming, TFN rules, s 100A, trust losses, and beneficiary allocations.
Technology & Privacy
- Mobile app legal compliance checklist (Australia) A 12-step checklist for mobile app legal compliance in Australia. Covers privacy, app store rules, in-app purchases, and data handling.
- Website legal compliance checklist (Australia) A 12-step checklist for ensuring an Australian website meets privacy, consumer law, accessibility, and disclosure requirements.
Trade & Customs
- Export licence for defence and strategic goods checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining an export permit for defence and strategic goods under the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 (Cth) and DSGL.
- Import licence for restricted goods checklist A 12-step checklist for obtaining an import permit for restricted goods into Australia under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.
Wills & Estates
- Contest a will — intake checklist (AU) A 12-step intake checklist for contesting a will in Australia — family provision claims, limitation periods, eligibility, and evidence.
- Estate administration final steps and distribution checklist A 12-step checklist for the final stages of estate administration in Australia, covering clearances, distribution, and trustee discharge.
- Letters of administration preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for preparing an Australian letters of administration application on intestacy.
- Probate administration step-by-step checklist (AU) A 12-step AU probate administration checklist — grant, assets, creditors, tax, family provision, and final distribution.
- Superannuation death benefit claim preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for a superannuation death benefit claim. Binding nominations, dependants, tax, and trustee discretion.
- Testamentary trust preparation checklist A 12-step checklist for drafting a testamentary trust will. Beneficiaries, trustee powers, tax, and asset protection.
- Victorian probate application checklist A 12-step checklist for a Victorian probate application. Inventory, advertising, affidavit, and Registry lodgement.