Builder collapsed and your retention money is at risk? Queensland’s BIF Act created retention trust accounts to protect subcontractors. Boss Lawyers explains how to claim your money.
A Creditors’ Meeting: Your Voice in the Insolvency Process When a company falls into insolvency, the creditors — the people and businesses owed money —
The BAS for the April–June 2026 quarter is due 28 July 2026. For directors of companies under financial pressure, this is the moment that determines whether a lockdown Director Penalty Notice can transfer the company’s entire tax debt to you personally. Here’s what to do now.
The Corporate Veil: Protection for Directors, Frustration for Claimants When a company fails and leaves unpaid creditors in its wake, the natural question is: can
Key Takeaways In Tycho Pty Ltd v Trustworthy Nominees Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 89, the Queensland Supreme Court refused leave to amend a pleading to
ASIC has disqualified a Sydney director for the maximum 5 years even though her husband was the ‘controlling mind’ of the failed Mansa Group. What does this mean for Queensland directors who take on directorship roles without active involvement?
Builder collapsed? Queensland subcontractors have specific rights to recover unpaid money. Boss Lawyers explains the steps you must take immediately.
From 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to pay superannuation on each payday — not quarterly. For company directors, this reform has a critical consequence: unpaid super can now accumulate faster than ever, triggering Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) and personal liability. Here is what Queensland directors need to know.
The new financial year is not just a calendar reset. From 1 July 2026, a series of legal changes have taken effect that directly affect
Mandatory sustainability reporting commenced 1 January 2026 under Australian law. Directors of large entities now face personal liability for climate disclosures. Here is what every Australian director needs to know about the phase-in, Scope 1/2/3 emissions obligations, and ASIC enforcement.
On 30 June 2026, ASIC announced Australia’s first-ever criminal charge under the creditor-defeating disposition laws. A NSW restaurateur faces up to 15 years’ prison for redirecting $935,000 in company sale proceeds away from creditors. Here’s what this means for every director.
