The Federal Court overturned a liquidator’s rejection of $273,000 in proof of debt claims, confirming that consistently maintained company books carry decisive evidentiary weight under s 1305 of the Corporations Act. What Queensland creditors and directors must know.
Shareholder Oppression and Corporate Insolvency Draft Shareholder Oppression and Corporate Insolvency in Queensland: What Happens to Your s 232 Claim When the Company Collapses Key
Key Takeaways A liquidator can pursue a director — if you receive such a demand, contact our Brisbane insolvency lawyers immediately. A liquidator can pursue
Building Contractor Insolvency in Queensland: What Directors of Construction Companies Must Do When the Money Runs Out A Queensland building contractor facing insolvency has a
The Tax Ombudsman is reviewing the ATO’s DPN regime after 84,000 notices were issued in 2024-25 — a 136% surge. Queensland directors: here’s what hasn’t changed and what you must do now.
Director Penalty Notice Lawyer Brisbane: What You Need to Know Before the 21-Day Clock Runs Out A Director Penalty Notice from the ATO means you
Key Takeaways Australia’s new Franchising Code of Conduct (commenced 1 April 2025 under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth)) imposes
Can the ATO write off your tax debt? A plain-English guide to ATO debt forgiveness, GIC remission, penalty reduction and formal insolvency options for Queensland directors and business owners in 2026.
Commercial Litigation Costs in Brisbane: What You Should Actually Expect to Pay Commercial litigation in Queensland typically costs between $15,000 and $150,000 depending on the
Key Takeaways. Enforcing a Personal Guarantee in Queensland A personal guarantee is an independent contract: once the debtor defaults, a creditor may sue the guarantor
Key Takeaways A director who incurs a debt when the company is insolvent, or when there are reasonable grounds to suspect insolvency, is personally liable
ASIC Disqualified 36 Directors in 2025–26: What Queensland Directors Need to Know About Personal Liability in 2026 ASIC disqualified 36 company directors from managing corporations
