Voluntary administration explained: understand the process, timeline, key decisions and options available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Practical guide for Australian directors and creditors.
When a Queensland homeowner hires a licensed builder and something goes wrong — the builder becomes insolvent, abandons the job, or refuses to fix defective
From 1 July 2026, Australian lawyers must verify the identity of clients and conduct due diligence on commercial transactions. Here is what Queensland business owners and directors need to know before the deadline.
Every Queensland business owner who enters a company with others is told to get a shareholder agreement. And they should. A well-drafted shareholder agreement is
From 1 July 2026 super must be paid every payday. For company directors the personal liability stakes under the DPN regime are changing fundamentally. Here is what Queensland directors must know.
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)
