On 17 June 2026, the Federal Court ordered Star Entertainment’s former CEO to pay $700,000 and be disqualified for 6 years — not for fraud, but for negligent governance failures. Here is what every Queensland director needs to know about section 180 of the Corporations Act.
This is general information only and is not legal advice. You should obtain professional advice specific to your circumstances. 30 June is not just the
Why the End of Financial Year Matters for Business Creditors If a customer, client, or business partner owes you money, the end of financial year
You are three months into commercial litigation. The hearing is set. Your legal position is strong. Then the defendant’s solicitors notify you: their client entered
You sued. You won. The judgment is in your hands. But the debtor isn’t paying. If the debtor owns real property in Queensland — a
KEY TAKEAWAYS When a company enters voluntary administration, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) immediately stops a landlord from terminating a lease or recovering possession —
When a company goes into liquidation, unsecured creditors cannot simply demand payment. To participate in any distribution from the liquidation estate, you must lodge a
When can you legally end a commercial contract in Queensland? This guide covers express termination rights, termination for breach, repudiation, indefinite contracts and the latest QCA guidance. Boss Lawyers Brisbane.
When a company has run its course, there is a clean, legally structured way to close it down and return value to its shareholders. Members’
This is general information only and is not legal advice. You should obtain professional advice specific to your circumstances. For Queensland building contractors, licensees, and
If your company cannot pay its debts, you face serious personal risk. This guide explains the legal options available to Queensland directors — from restructuring to voluntary administration — and what happens if you do nothing.
When a company goes into liquidation, the question every creditor wants answered is simple: am I going to get paid? The honest answer depends entirely
