Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing creative works, covering protection of original works, ownership and transfer of copyright, moral rights of creators, duration of copyright protection, and assignment/licensing provisions

Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental law governing contract formation, validity, consideration requirements, terms and conditions, and remedies for breach

Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Legislation governing electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic records validity

Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulations for handling personal data, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers

Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003: Law protecting consumer rights and addressing unfair practices in business transactions

Goods and Services Tax Act: Legislation governing GST implications and tax obligations in service agreements

Intellectual Property Rights: General considerations for protecting and transferring intellectual property in graphic design works

Work-for-hire Provisions: Specific clauses defining ownership and rights of commissioned graphic design works

Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of client information and project details

Payment Terms: Specifications for payment structure, timing, and conditions in graphic design services

Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for resolving conflicts including mediation, arbitration, or litigation procedures

Termination Clauses: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement by either party

Limitation of Liability: Clauses limiting the designer's liability and defining scope of responsibility

Indemnification Provisions: Terms protecting parties against third-party claims and defining compensation obligations

Deliverables and Timelines: Specific requirements for project outputs and schedule of completion

Revision Processes: Procedures for requesting, implementing, and charging for design revisions