When a debtor company fails, unsecured creditors frequently recover cents in the dollar — if anything at all. But creditors who have properly registered their
The ATO issued over 84,000 Director Penalty Notices in 2024-25 — a 136% surge. With 30 June approaching, learn what DPNs mean for your personal liability and the critical 21-day deadline.
Three major 2026 Corporations Act changes — mandatory sustainability reporting, the new ACCC merger control regime, and digital asset AFSL requirements — reshape director obligations in Queensland. A practical guide to what changed and what directors must do now.
What Is Commercial Litigation? Commercial litigation is the process of resolving business disputes through the court system. It covers a wide range of disputes: unpaid
Shareholder Agreements in Australia: What to Include and What Happens Without One Most business partners who form a company together are optimistic. They get along
What Is a Construction Contract Dispute? Construction projects rarely go exactly to plan. Delays, budget overruns, scope creep, defective work, and unpaid invoices are endemic
What Is a DOCA Release Clause? When a company enters voluntary administration, creditors face a critical decision: vote for a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA)
⚡ Key Takeaways A garnishee order is a court order that intercepts money owed to a judgment debtor — from their employer or bank —
Director Disputes in Australia: The 7 Red Flags Every Shareholder Should Watch For Director and shareholder disputes are one of the fastest-growing areas of commercial
ASIC has doubled its investigations and is targeting directors’ duties, insolvent trading, and phoenix activity in 2026. What Queensland directors need to know to protect themselves.
QBCC Licensing Changes 2026: What Queensland Builders and Contractors Need to Know Author: Mark Harley, Principal Solicitor, Boss Lawyers If you hold a QBCC licence
Queensland construction insolvencies continue at pace. Open Projects Group (OPG), described as South East Queensland’s largest full-service shopfitting and construction company, was placed into creditors’
