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There is now a definitive answer to the conceptual debate about whether a pre-payment option takes a note out of the exclusion in section 9(d) of the Corporations Act.

In the Sons of Gwalia case, the High Court has confirmed, in a 6 to 1 majority, that some claims by a shareholder are not postponed to those of unsecured creditors in the winding up of a company. Why this case is important?

You should be proactive, not reactive, and nurture your culture into an asset that generates a competitive advantage.

The article discusses why due diligence is such an integral part of a good succession plan and how to go about it.

Companies invest in risk management and compliance but sometimes things go wrong in spite of all best efforts.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case. However, with the introduction of Payday Super on 1 July 2026, understanding ongoing director liability has become even more important.

Article sells the idea that information governance is an investment that has long term benefits.

This article outlines some of the common dispute points during negotiations and the mechanisms to resolve them.

Directors must consider broader interests beyond shareholders, such as climate risks, employee rights and customer trust.

Three Western Power employees were dismissed after providing character references for a colleague convicted of sexual assault, sparking debate about workplace values, employee conduct outside work hours, and the role of character references in criminal sentencing. The case raises critical questions about balancing personal rights with organisational culture and community expectations in serious criminal matters.

The Situation: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") recently released its latest Corporate Finance Update, which covers ASIC's M&A and fundraising statistics...

Trade associations and their members must be aware of their obligations under the Commerce Act and take active steps to ensure they do not breach these obligations.

Discusses ASIC's recently released consultation paper on improving prospectus content.

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has introduced a number of changes to the listing admission requirements in the ASX Listing Rules which impose higher standards on entities...

ASIC will pursue enforcement action against companies who do not comply with their continuous disclosure obligations.

Many SMEs consider that corporate governance is only relevant to large companies. However, good governance presents major advantages for all companies, especially when raising capital or selling the business.