Can a director represent a company in court in Australia? Generally no — and a 2026 Federal Court decision confirms why. Learn the rules, the rare exceptions, and what directors of Queensland companies must do when litigation begins.
When a company collapses into liquidation, the appointed liquidator does not simply wind up operations and distribute whatever remains. They investigate. One of the most
KEY TAKEAWAYS You can legally issue a statutory demand under s 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for a disputed debt — but the
Commercial litigation in Queensland typically takes between 12 months and 3 years from the filing of proceedings to final judgment, depending on the court, the
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 in the middle of a significant period of regulatory reform. Since February 2025, the Queensland Government has been
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
