Debt recovery steps: prevention, mediation, commencing proceedings and enforcement

Explanation of the process to uncover the identity of anonymous keyboard warriors and how to remove Google reviews.

A recent amendment shifts the burden of proof from defendant to plaintiff to establish that they suffered serious harm.

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

A holding company is not automatically liable for the debts of its subsidiaries, even where it exercises control or operates as part of an integrated corporate group.

However, where possession remains disputed, lenders commonly seek court orders for possession before exercising a power of sale.

Discusses possible risks in terminating a residential building contract in Queensland, with some practical considerations.

Reforms are intended to modernise defamation law & are designed to balance freedom of expression with the protection of reputation in the age of social media.

Under s459H Corporations Act, a company can set aside a statutory demand by proving a genuine, monetary offsetting claim filed with evidence within 21 days.

Statutory demands let creditors compel payment of debts >$4,000 within 21 days, but companies can challenge it with a genuine, evidence-backed offsetting claim.

If the builder can't complete construction, the owner may apply to the QBCC Home Warranty Insurance Scheme.

This defence aims to balance the right to free speech with the need to protect individuals' reputations.

Admissions under Queensland's Uniform Civil Procedure Rules can fundamentally alter the trajectory of civil litigation, yet many parties underestimate their strategic importance and binding effect. Understanding how formal concessions arise—whether through pleadings, voluntary notices, or deemed admissions from missed deadlines—is essential for managing litigation risk and costs.

Rule 222 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) provides a mechanism for parties in Queensland civil proceedings to compel production of documents specifically mentioned in pleadings, particulars or affidavits. What constitutes a sufficient 'mention' of a document, and how does this procedure differ from ordinary disclosure obligations?

QLD law regulates how construction delays are managed, including provisions for EOTs, liquidated damages & compensation claims.

The purpose of the Act, the meaning of "vexatious proceedings" and "frequently instituted" litigation, the types of orders the Court can make, and the practical strategies available to defend against vexatious litigation.

QHW Scheme provides critical insurance protection to homeowners against defective or incomplete residential building work.

Reposting defamatory content in Australia can create legal liability even if you did not write the original post. Under Australian defamation law, a person may be treated as a publisher if they participate in making defamatory material available to a new audience, including by sharing, reposting, forwarding, screenshotting, embedding, or otherwise republishing content.

A statutory demand lets creditors seek payment from companies & failure to comply within 21 days can trigger insolvency proceedings.

The sharp legal boundary between domestic violence order (DVO) proceedings and defamation law in Australia.