Delves into the legal framework surrounding the defence of qualified privilege in defamation cases, particularly in Qld.

Discusses responsibilities and duties of directors and consequences that will occur if they are breached.

Silence can amount to misleading or deceptive conduct under Australian law where, in context, it creates or allows a false impression to persist.

Looks at the enforceability of price increase clauses in building contracts.

If malice is established, it removes legal protections, increases the severity of damages & holds defendants fully accountable for reputational harm.

Refusing to pay an invoice in Queensland is not as simple as deciding that you disagree with it. The law does not recognise a general right to withhold payment based on dissatisfaction alone. Instead, whether an invoice can be disputed or payment withheld depends on whether there is a genuine legal basis for doing so.

An in-depth exploration of the increasing issue of social media defamation in Australia.

Workplace messages sent through WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Signal, text messages, or other private chat platforms can give rise to defamation claims in Queensland, even if they are only seen by a small group of colleagues.

Missed mortgage payments in Queensland do not result in immediate repossession. Instead, it triggers a structured legal process governed by the mortgage contract, the National Credit Code, the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), and the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld), with enforcement typically unfolding over several months.

Explains who can sue for defamation, why capacity matters & what strategic & statutory considerations must be weighed.

Voidable transactions allow liquidators to reverse pre-liquidation dealings that unfairly reduced creditor assets or improperly benefited certain parties. Under Part 5.7B of the Corporations Act 2001, liquidators can investigate unfair preferences, uncommercial transactions, and creditor-defeating dispositions—potentially years after they occurred—exposing directors, creditors, and related entities to repayment claims, examinations, and regulatory scrutiny.

Explains the role of statutory demands in the construction industry, including the legal requirements, practical applications & associated risks.

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.

The importance of precise drafting and strict procedural compliance in market rent reviews.

A summary judgment application is an application from a plaintiff or a defendant to end the legal proceedings early.

Australian law draws a deliberate and carefully structured boundary around shareholder liability.

The ATO will send a director penalty notice to a director of a company that has defaulted on its taxation obligations.

This article explores whether a statutory demand can be validly served by email under Australian law, following major reforms to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Stopping repossession in Queensland is often possible, but success depends on acting early and understanding the legal framework governing mortgage enforcement. Banks cannot automatically seize and sell a home after missed repayments.

Resolving tax debt disputes with the ATO could take a considerable amount of time and be very expensive.