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.

A builder can stop work for non-payment in Queensland, but only if they have a clear legal right to do so under either the construction contract or the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld). Simply not being paid is not enough.

Workplace messages sent through private chat platforms like WhatsApp, Teams, or Slack can give rise to defamation claims in Queensland if they communicate harmful statements about someone's reputation to even a small group of colleagues. Understanding when internal workplace communications cross the line into defamation, what defences are available, and the potential legal consequences for both individuals and employers is crucial for anyone using digital communication in professional settings.

A possession claim is a court proceeding brought by a lender seeking possession of mortgaged property after a borrower defaults on their loan obligations. In Queensland, possession proceedings are governed by a combination of the mortgage contract, the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld), the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), and, for regulated consumer loans, the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) and National Credit Code.

Receiving a letter of demand does not automatically mean you owe the money, that the claim is valid, or that court proceedings will follow. A letter of demand is simply a formal assertion of a legal claim. Whether the claim ultimately succeeds depends on the underlying contract, the available evidence, any applicable legislation, the limitation periods, and the existence of a genuine legal defence.

Examines how Australian courts assess claims for default interest clauses, explaining why such clauses attract closer scrutiny than ordinary contractual interest.

Guide to concerns notices and further particulars notices under the Defamation Act 2005.

Law under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), particularly in Queensland where strict procedural compliance is enforced. A statutory demand is a powerful insolvency mechanism, but its effectiveness depends on accuracy, proper form, and compliance with statutory requirements. Not all errors in statutory demands will invalidate them. An overstated debt amount is recognised as a defect, but it will only justify setting aside the demand where it causes substantial injustice or gives rise to a genuine dispute.

Non-party disclosure in Queensland is a tightly controlled procedural tool that allows a litigant to obtain documents from a person who is not a party to the proceeding, but only where strict statutory requirements are met.

Misleading pricing occurs when a business creates a false or misleading impression about the true cost of goods or services, even where the advertised price is technically correct. Under the Australian Consumer Law, businesses must ensure consumers can understand the real price they will be required to pay, including any unavoidable fees, charges, surcharges or conditions affecting price.

Misrepresentation in commercial contracts can expose businesses to significant legal and financial consequences, particularly where inaccurate statements, misleading disclosures, or unrealistic forecasts induce entry into a transaction. Under Australian law, parties may pursue remedies through both common law misrepresentation claims and statutory misleading or deceptive conduct provisions under the Australian Consumer Law, with potential outcomes including rescission, damages, and compensation orders.

This article explains how repudiation differs from ordinary breach, how courts identify repudiatory conduct, and why seriousness and practical effect are central to the analysis.

Comprehensive analysis of how Australian contract law treats extrinsic evidence & applies the parol evidence rule.

Key legal mechanisms that drive that exposure and outline practical strategies that Queensland builders can implement to reduce personal liability and protect long-term financial security.

Discusses the powerful legal tool that allows creditors to demand payment of a debt from a company formally.

When a party fails to meet their contractual obligations in Queensland, understanding the distinction between minor breaches, serious breaches, and repudiation becomes critical to determining your legal rights and available remedies. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework governing breach of contract disputes, the evidence required to prove a claim, and the strategic considerations involved in deciding whether to terminate an agreement or pursue damages through litigation.

In this article, our commercial litigation lawyers provide a detailed analysis of the novation of contracts in Australia.

Commercial leases in Queensland are generally binding for the full agreed term, and tenants cannot usually terminate early simply because a business is struggling financially, relocating, closing down, or experiencing economic hardship.