In November 2023 legislative reforms were introduced in Queensland strengthening consumer protections in off-the-plan land purchases. This was in response to concerns in the marketplace that property developers were using sunset clauses to terminate off-the-plan contracts…
For many businesses, receiving a creditor’s statutory demand for payment of debt can be alarming. A statutory demand is not just another bill—it is a powerful legal document that can have serious consequences if ignored. If…
Receiving a Section 19 notice from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) can be one of the most stressful events a company director or officer can face. It is not merely a request: it is…
In the blink of an eye, a single post, comment, article or message can go viral damaging your reputation or business in an instant. In Queensland, defamation whether published online, in print, or spoken aloud is…
In commercial disputes, particularly those involving breach of director duties, insolvent trading, or shareholder oppression, allegations of shadow directorship often emerge as a core issue. These claims regularly arise in company collapses, restructuring scenarios, and closely…
