ArticleEducation in Indonesia: Opportunities open for AustraliaAustralia is already the number one destination for Indonesians studying abroad,.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFederal Budget 2016-17 – Key tax measures for businessThis article looks at some of the more significant tax measures in this year's Budget that will impact business.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleIs Australia’s foreign investment policy shifting and will state-owned enterprises need approval for every investment they make?The Government could harm its well understood and practical policy on investments by foreign State Owned Enterprises.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTails will wag on the Belt and Road - Chinese outbound investment in 2018In 2018, we expect a cautious recovery of Chinese outbound investment with a particular focus on assets and industries.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe High Court bites local government review processThe perception of bias in decision making by local government officers must be considered and managed appropriately.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTime is running out – are you taking action on modern slavery reporting?If you are a MS reporting entity, ensure that responsibility is clearly defined and accountabilities are in place. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleA focus on dollars and sense: The importance of properly quantifying lossConsiders decision where liquidators failed to recover compensation despite establishing contravention of directors duties.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleA matter of trust: Court backs the use of trust assets to pay liquidatorsCourts will generally seek to facilitate the most cost-effective method of distributing funds to beneficiaries.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleA sign for unfunded liquidators: what you need to know about assigning a cause of actionThis week's TGIF examines the NSW Supreme Court decision In the Matter of Kevin Jacobsen Pty Limited.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAll clear: Funder free to use documents produced in examinationIn recent case the Federal Court provided guidance on the use of documents obtained under examination and production orders. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCan an adjudication determination be enforced by an insolvent company?This was the first time in WA where an application for leave to enforce an adjudication determination was unsuccessful.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCommissioner of Taxation circumvents the abolition of taxation priority in liquidationsThe Court considered the validity of the Tax Commissioner's treatment of debits and credits in an insolvency context.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleComplex but critical: Administrators given time to decide on convoluted leasing arrangementsDiscusses recent case where administrators successfully obtained orders modifying the operation of s443B Corporations Act.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt Finds Plenty Of Rough Among The Conduct Of Merlin DiamondsRecent FC decision where, after finding a number of contraventions of the law, the Court ordered the winding up of that company. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt grants limited intervention in liquidator funding approval applicationsThis decision reinforces requirements for intervening parties to be granted leave to be heard under FCCR rule 2.13.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDeficient Deadlock: Winding Up On Just And Equitable Grounds RefusedWhile disagreements often occur in the course of operating a company, much more is needed before a wind up is justified.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDo not believe everything you read - Company books not prima facie proof of debtWhile a company's books may be good evidence of the existence of a debt, the evidence is not necessarily conclusive.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFederal Court Rejects Claim That Rent Incurred During Administration Does Not Have Priority Over Other Unsecured DebtsThe rent during administration is considered an expense "properly incurred" and ranks above ordinary unsecured debts.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleGenie In A Bottle: Federal Court Grants Creditors Wish For Special Purpose LiquidatorsArticle considers Federal Court decision in case regarding an application for the appointment of special purpose liquidators.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth