A Queensland-relevant warning for directors: ASIC’s 2026 prosecution of Vickie Vella — 18 months’ imprisonment and 5-year automatic disqualification after $1.2 million in company money used for personal expenses. What section 184 of the Corporations Act means for directors and what co-directors and creditors can do.
Queensland’s Trusts Act 2025 (Qld) commenced 28 April 2026 and fundamentally reshapes trust dispute litigation — new beneficiary rights, direct third-party actions under ss 274-275, and tighter limits on trustee exoneration clauses. Here is what trustees, beneficiaries and litigants need to know.
Key Takeaways A caveat is a statutory notice under the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld) s 121 that prevents dealings with a property until the
Since 1 July 2026, ASIC has had the power to disqualify a director from managing corporations for up to three years if they fail to
Section 18 of the ACL applies to commercial contract negotiations — not just advertising. When can silence, half-truths, or pre-contractual representations make a Queensland business legally liable? Boss Lawyers explains.
ASIC has issued $5M+ in penalties for late financial reports. Large proprietary companies face a 31 October 2026 deadline. Queensland directors — here’s what you must do now.
ASIC is proposing to restrict residential address access on the companies register from 1 August 2028. Under CP 391, legal practitioners and liquidators retain enhanced Business access, while general creditors and the public are restricted to service addresses only. Here is what Queensland directors and creditors must understand.
A DOCA is a binding agreement between a company and its creditors under Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Practical plain-English guide for Queensland directors and creditors.
Issuing a statutory demand is a powerful debt recovery tool. Step-by-step guide for Queensland creditors — from drafting to service. Expert advice from Boss Lawyers.
Key Takeaways Voluntary administration triggers a moratorium: once an administrator is appointed under s 436A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), unsecured creditors cannot commence
Maverick Campers has collapsed into liquidation owing more than $6 million. If you are a customer who placed a deposit, a supplier owed money, or a director watching this unfold, here is what you need to know about your legal position — and what to do right now.
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.
