ASIC commenced enforcement action against directors without DINs in June 2026. Parliament passed new laws expanding ASIC’s disqualification powers. Queensland directors must act now.
If your business operates through a discretionary trust — or you use a trust structure as part of a joint venture, shareholders agreement, or asset
Australian company directors face personal liability for breaching their statutory duties under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Sections 180 to 184 set out the core
A Receiver Has Been Appointed. What Does That Actually Mean? Few moments are more alarming for a company director than receiving notice that a secured
Resigning as a director does not make you immune from a Director Penalty Notice (DPN). If the company had unpaid tax liabilities during the period
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission is under the microscope. In June 2026, the Queensland Government announced a ministerial review of the QBCC — the
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has intensified compliance audits across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland in July 2026, identifying multiple individuals suspected of carrying
You have a strong commercial claim — a substantial debt, a breach of contract, a shareholder dispute that could be worth hundreds of thousands of
Most people don’t find out what commercial litigation actually costs until they’re already in it — and by then, the decision has been made. Whether
Going into business with a partner is one of the most significant commercial decisions you will make. Yet most business owners spend more time negotiating
Your Debtor Is About to Hide Their Assets. Here’s How to Stop Them. You have a strong legal claim. But you’ve just found out your
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.
