How to handle e-signatures for Australian joint venture agreements?

Yes, e-signatures are legally binding for joint venture agreements in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and the Electronic Transactions Regulations 2020. These laws recognize electronic signatures as equivalent to wet-ink signatures provided they reliably identify the signatory and indicate their intention to sign. For joint ventures involving multiple parties, ensure the agreement specifies that e-signatures are acceptable to avoid disputes.