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Jan272017
Dealing with it in Victoria too! Introduction of Priority Notices in Victoria
In November of 2016 we reported on the introduction of Priority Notices in New South Wales. On 9 December 2016,...
Jan232017
The danger of a small deposit
It is the norm in New South Wales for a deposit of 10% to be paid on exchange of a...
Jan232017
Increase in Personal Insolvencies rounds out 2016
On 17 January 2017, the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) released its data on personal insolvencies for the three months...
Jan172017
Demolishing tenants’ repair obligations
Tenants should make sure they aren’t caught out having to carry out or make payment in lieu for make good...
Jan092017
Liquidators’ Late Amendment Upheld by Court of Appeal
The decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Sydney Recycling Park Pty Ltd v Cardinal Group Pty...
Jan092017
Why do companies fail?
On 24 November 2016, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a Research Discussion Paper titled Why Do Companies Fail?...
Jan092017
A hit on the Chief Commissioner’s grouping powers
Does a disclaimer signed by a beneficiary of a trust mean that the grouping provisions of the Taxation Administration Act...
Dec192016
PPSR Deadline: New Year, Old Registrations
Back in 2012 when the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) came into effect, registrations from certain Commonwealth State and Territory...
Dec192016
LPI Update – Requisition fees
Effective from 1 January 2017 Land and Property Information New South Wales (LPI) will charge fees for any requisitions that...
Dec092016
Bankruptcy Update: When does an insurance claim belong to a Bankrupt?
It is well-established that pursuant to section 60(2) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) (Act) any action which has been commenced...
Dec092016
Access Granted: Liquidators successfully join insurer to unlock funds for creditors
In the High Court’s decision in CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley [2016] HCA 2 the Court confirmed that a Liquidator...
Nov282016
Liquidators Take Note: ASIC Compliance Drive Continues
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is continuing its drive to improve compliance amongst liquidators with respect to their...
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