Australia: Insolvency/Bankruptcy

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Asset Protection And Bankruptcy In Australia
Australian bankruptcy law grants trustees powerful tools to investigate and reverse asset transfers made before bankruptcy. Understanding the distinction between legitimate long-term planning and transactions designed to defeat creditors is critical, as the timing, consideration, relationships, and statutory provisions governing recovery can determine whether pre-bankruptcy arrangements will withstand scrutiny under the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
Australia Insolvency
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Stonegate Legal
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External Administration In Australia And Its Impact On Working Visa Holders
When a business enters external administration in Australia, working visa holders face unique challenges that extend beyond employment concerns to immigration status and future visa pathways. Understanding how different types of administration—from receivership to liquidation—affect various visa categories is crucial for temporary workers navigating sponsor obligations, grace periods, and entitlement recovery options.
Australia Immigration
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Worrells
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TGIF 15 May 2026 – Court Of Appeal Confirms High Threshold For Discharging Examination Summonses
This week's TGIF considers Rosenberg v Can’t Escape Karma Pty Ltd [No 2] [2026] WASCA 50. In this case, the Western Australian Court of Appeal (the Court) unanimously refused an appeal of a decision to dismiss an application to discharge examination summonses on the basis that they constituted an abuse of process and were obtained in contravention of the duty to make ‘full and frank disclosure’.
Australia Commercial
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Insights Into Scaling A Professional Insolvency Services Firm With Danny Chiha (Video)
What does it actually take to build a professional services firm and sustain its growth over time? Andrew Blundell speaks with Danny Chiha about the realities of scaling a firm from the ground up, exploring the challenges of leadership, hiring, maintaining culture, and how technology is reshaping the accounting profession while human relationships remain central.
Australia Insolvency
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Cathro & Partners
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Struggling With Personal Debts (Video)
Facing overwhelming debt can feel isolating, but understanding your options is the first step toward financial recovery. Whether you're considering informal repayment arrangements, formal debt agreements, or bankruptcy, each pathway offers distinct advantages depending on your circumstances. This comprehensive guide breaks down the three main personal insolvency options available in Australia, helping you determine which solution best fits your financial situation.
Australia Insolvency
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Worrells
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