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This week’s TGIF considers the recent decision of the Queensland Supreme Court in White Rook Pty Ltd v White Horizon Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] QSC 86 where the Court applied proportionality principles and reduced a court-appointed receiver’s remuneration by 15%.

Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) offers solvent companies a structured, tax-effective way to wind up operations and return surplus capital to shareholders. When is this lesser-known option the right choice for business owners, and what benefits can it deliver compared to informal deregistration or leaving a dormant company in place?

Victoria's new residential tenancy regulations introduce sweeping changes that strengthen tenant protections while raising critical questions about their impact on landlords and the build-to-rent sector. As other Australian states follow suit with similar reforms, the balance between safeguarding renters and maintaining investment confidence in institutional housing becomes increasingly complex.