The Federal Court has ruled the Queensland Revenue Office cannot rely on the good faith defence to retain $2.82 million in unfair preference payments received from two insolvent labour hire companies. Mark Harley explains what the Kirk v QRO decision means for institutional creditors, trade creditors, and liquidators in Queensland.
Learn the 7 critical warning signs that a Queensland company is heading toward insolvency — from ATO arrears and missed payroll to DPN exposure and creditor pressure. Early action is everything.
Corporate governance failures expose directors to civil penalties, criminal prosecution and personal liability. Boss Lawyers explains the 8 governance obligations every Australian director must meet.
Key Takeaways, Priority of Creditor Claims in Australian Liquidations Secured creditors are paid first, from their collateral, and sit entirely outside the statutory priority waterfall
How to set aside a statutory demand in Queensland — the 21-day deadline is absolute. Boss Lawyers explains the grounds under s 459H and s 459J and the court process. Call 1300 267 711.
Received a letter of demand from a liquidator? You have options. Boss Lawyers explains the 5 types of liquidator claims, your defences and what to do in the next 7 days. Brisbane.
A Queensland appeal overturning a $6.1 million judgment shows why off-the-plan sunset clauses turn on contract wording, completion and statutory rights.
Shadow directors and de facto directors face the same personal liability as formally appointed directors under the Corporations Act. Boss Lawyers explains who qualifies and what the exposure means. Brisbane.
Key Takeaways Income threshold: The proposed ban covers employees earning up to $190,100 per year (the Fair Work Act high income threshold for FY2026–27, indexed
The Queensland Court of Appeal has reversed the first-instance decision in Kirk v Moreton Resources, confirming that a perfected all-assets PPSA security interest automatically attaches to after-acquired property and cannot be defeated by a later equitable assignment. Essential reading for secured lenders, insolvency practitioners, and commercial lawyers in Queensland.
Bryant v Badenoch [2023] HCA 2 abolished the peak indebtedness rule. How the running account defence now works — and how to defend an unfair preference claim. Boss Lawyers Brisbane.
Key Takeaways Register before you hand over goods. An unregistered security interest can be permanently lost if your customer enters insolvency, see the PPSR and
