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In case you thought there were not enough changes to Australian insolvency laws in 2020, a further reform has just been announced! From 1 January

It will come as a surprise to unsuccessful litigants in estate matters when burdened with an adverse costs order if practitioners have not properly advised them

Last week the Federal Government announced it would be introducing reforms to the current insolvency regime directed at streamlining insolvency processes for small business. It proposes to

It is often the case that small businesses and borrowers will enter into contracts with their financial institutions thinking they have little to no negotiating

It is commonly known that the property of a bankrupt vests in the bankruptcy trustee upon appointment, however, a common misconception is that the bankrupt’s

There is no finite test to determine what is considered defamatory. A defamatory statement may be defined as one that is likely to cause an

In tumultuous times such as fires, floods and pandemics (welcome to 2020!) it is not surprising that you are concerned to take steps that position

The property of the bankrupt (including real property) vests in the Trustee from the date a debtor becomes bankrupt, being either the date a sequestration

Often the first question that arises when a spouse or family member becomes bankrupt is: what will happen to our home? Pursuant to section 58