Contract Formation and Enforcement in Australia: Overview | Practical Law

Contract Formation and Enforcement in Australia: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to contract formation and enforcement in Australia

Contract Formation and Enforcement in Australia: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 7-635-6104 (Approx. 25 pages)

Contract Formation and Enforcement in Australia: Overview

by Cheng Lim, Jason Kwan, and Madeline Close, King & Wood Mallesons
Law stated as at 01 Apr 2023Australia
A Q&A guide to contract formation and enforcement in Australia
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of key concepts of contract law, including contract formation with general information on authority and capacity, formal legal requirements, preliminary agreements and pre-contract considerations, formalities for execution, deeds, notarisation, legalisation and registration requirements, electronic signatures and remote execution, and powers of attorney. The Q&A also considers contract content requirements, variation, assignment and waiver of contracts, enforcement and remedies, and cross-border issues.