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As a form of consumer protection, investors are required to go through appropriately licenced crowdfunding procedures.

The purpose of the proposed changes is to reduce the number of leases and bailments that would fall within the PPSA.

The Bill will give startups and small businesses the opportunity to raise capital through crowd-sourced funding (CSF).

With the end of financial year rapidly approaching, many people will either start to consider year end tax strategies.

These PPSA model clauses by 5 law firms set out suggested clauses and definitions for certain core provisions of a GSA.

TSIs must be registered on the PPSR by this time to take advantage of "temporary perfection" and to preserve priority.

Leases of serial numbered goods of 90 days or more may no longer be deemed to be personal property securities leases.

2021 was the year in which superannuation funds took center stage in Australian take-private transactions. In what has been a record year for Australian M&A activity...

In August 2023, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) solicited feedback on proposed amendments to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.

The Family Court may disregard an unsecured debt owed to family members in the overall division of the parties' assets.

It's important to be aware of what these changes in the super law mean to estate planning objectives and strategies.

The Government confirmed each of its pre-Budget announcements with one exception, which was announced before the Budget.

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Last week a new Treasury Circular (NSW TC 11/02) was issued clarifying the position with respect to ex gratia payments. The Circular confirms that only Ministers have the authority to approve ex gratia payments in accordance with the Circular. Ministers can do so as representatives of the Crown and the power cannot be delegated.

This case has significant implications for the application of the peak indebtedness rule by creditors and liquidators.

The recommendation encourages these firms to undertake restructuring efforts in the context of greater creditor support.

This area of the law can leave director-guarantors personally exposed in many ways that are often unanticipated.