From 1 July 2026, lawyers become AUSTRAC reporting entities under Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms. If you’re a director or business owner planning to engage a commercial lawyer for a transaction or restructuring, here’s what the change means for you.
Yes — defective building work can cost a Queensland contractor their QBCC licence through directions to rectify, demerit points, show cause notices, and licence cancellation. Here is how the system works and what builders must do to protect their licence.
When a creditor serves a winding up application on your company, the clock starts immediately. You have limited time to act, and the consequences of
A Director ID (DIN) is now a legal requirement for all Australian company directors. This 2026 guide covers who needs one, how to apply, deadlines, penalties for non-compliance, and ASIC enforcement. Boss Lawyers Brisbane.
If your company is insolvent or likely to become insolvent, you may have more options than you think. Small Business Restructuring (SBR) — introduced under
Signed a personal guarantee and your company has gone into liquidation? Understand what creditors can do, what defences you may have, and how to negotiate. Expert advice from Boss Lawyers Brisbane.
When your company is insolvent and restructuring isn’t possible, creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL) is often the best path. This guide explains the process, director obligations, and personal liability risks.
Removed as a director of an Australian company? Understand your legal rights — from procedural challenges and unpaid entitlements to oppression remedy applications. Practical guide by Boss Lawyers.
Rushing into litigation before you are ready is costly. This 10-step pre-litigation checklist for Queensland businesses covers limitation periods, evidence preservation, letters of demand, costs assessment, and ADR.
Debt recovery in Queensland can take anywhere from 14 days to 18+ months depending on the path you take. This guide breaks down realistic timelines for letters of demand, statutory demands, court proceedings, and enforcement — so you can plan your next move with confidence.
Wages, annual leave, super, redundancy — what do employees actually recover when their employer is wound up? This guide explains employee priority claims, the FEG scheme, and what directors need to know.
When a company goes into external administration — whether voluntary administration, liquidation, or a deed of company arrangement — directors, creditors, and other interested parties
