Buying a used car can be a stressful experience as there is an inbuilt asymmetry of knowledge between the buyer and the seller of the used car. The buyer cannot know from an external inspection of…
Licence Please?
Consumers seeking the services of debt management firms are often at their most vulnerable and experiencing significant financial hardship. Unfortunately, there is now substantial evidence from a range of industry stakeholders, including consumer advocates, industry ombudsman,…
Peak Indebtedness Rule abolished
The ‘peak indebtedness rule’ is no more (or at least, pending any appeal) following the recent decision of Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd v Bryant, in the matter of Gunns Limited (in liq) (receivers and managers…
The Work Health and Safety Act: Compliance with Technical Requirements
During 2018 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland formed the Stone Benchtop Audit Program and introduced general warnings regarding, specifically, silicosis. This program was in response to WorkCover claims made by several Queensland based workers concerning silicosis….
Proposed “pause” to ATO debt recovery action against small businesses
As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Federal Government announced a proposal that would enable small business entities (including sole traders) with an annual turnover of less than $10 million to apply to the Administrative Appeals…