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Indicators of Insolvency – What to look for
What is insolvency? Section 95A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides that a company is ‘solvent’ if it can…
February 9, 2026
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Personal Liability of Newly Appointed Directors Under the Director Penalty Regime
Directorship offers an exciting opportunity to influence a company’s direction, but it also carries significant legal responsibilities. One area often…
February 9, 2026
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Order of Priority in liquidation
When a company is insolvent and is consequently wound up, its enterprises are brought to an end and a liquidator…
February 9, 2026
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Shareholder oppression – what rights do I have?
What can a shareholder of a company do, if they feel they are being unfairly treated or excluded from important…
February 9, 2026
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Reinstating a Deregistered Company: What You Need to Know
Once a company is deregistered, it legally ceases to exist. For practical purposes, this means that (among other things) creditors…
February 9, 2026
Public Examinations
Public examinations of directors or other persons: When should an order be made that the examination be held in private rather?
Public examinations provide a means by which a liquidator, administrator or other eligible applicant can examine officers of a corporation…
May 19, 2020
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
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April 14, 2020
Coronavirus
An Update on the Coronavirus Interim Changes to the Insolvency Rules
The Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 27 March 2020 On 22 March 2020 the Australian Government announced urgent…
March 27, 2020
Coronavirus
Australian Government Economic Response to the Coronavirus
Interim Changes to the Insolvency Rules 22 March 2020 On 22 March 2020, the Australian Government announced urgent interim changes…
March 22, 2020
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Creditor defeating dispositions and phoenixing – further provisions rise from the ashes!
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019 (Cth) (Amending Act) which came into operation on 18 February 2020…
March 5, 2020
Partnerships
An overview of partnerships in Australia
When people make the decision to go into business together, one important yet often overlooked consideration is how best to…
February 5, 2020
Consignment Agreements
Clarifying consignment confusion in Australia
Consignment agreements often afford both parties the opportunity to market and sell goods without the usual risks associated with the…
January 6, 2020
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