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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

Update: Legislation targeting Illegal Phoenix Activity given Assent  The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 has been enacted.  The new offences concerning ‘creditor

The franchise industry has been under considerable scrutiny in recent times, evidenced by the 2018 Senate Inquiry and the increased activity of the Australian Competition

The new Insolvency Law Reform Act 2016 (Cth) has now settled into place and legal and accounting professionals are now navigating through the new regime.  The legislation

On 7 April 2015, an application for the disclosure of individual internet protocol addresses (IP Addresses) of Australian internet users was heard in the Federal

After much debate, the Building and Construction Industry Payments Amendment Act 2014 (Qld) (the Amending Act) was passed in Queensland Parliament on 11 September 2014. The Act

This article is an overview of the recent defamation actions by The Hon. Joe Hockey MP. The article explores the necessity for publishers to check