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John Melluish, CEO of ARITA, discusses the evolution of Australia's insolvency landscape from the 1980s boom to today's post-COVID environment. The conversation examines the increasing role of the ATO, stakeholder expectations, modern regulatory challenges including AML obligations, and the future direction of insolvency reform and practitioner education.

Financial disruption from Middle East conflict has flowed through Australian and global markets for over seven weeks, primarily affecting fuel pricing and supply chains. Analysis of live insolvency data from the Cathro Clarity platform reveals appointment trends, industry-specific pressures, and potential lag effects that may signal delayed economic impacts in coming periods.

Artificial conception can raise complex questions about who is legally recognised as a child’s parents, with important implications for parenting arrangements and child support.