August 21, 2018
The Federal Government has now released exposure draft legislation relating to its third tranche of insolvency law reforms; https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2018-t313204 The exposure draft legislation includes reforms concerning: Transfers […]
May 24, 2018
Background It is common for commercial contracts to contain “ipso facto” clauses (“IFCs”). IFCs are clauses in a contract which allow for certain rights (e.g. termination) […]
March 15, 2018
When is a time limit under the Bankruptcy Act, not a limit? When can the Court use the power under s33 to extend time periods set […]
February 9, 2018
New mandatory data breach notification laws As of 22 February 2018, all organisations with existing personal information security obligations under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (“Privacy […]
February 7, 2018
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia, Knauf Plasterboard Pty Ltd v Plasterboard West Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (Receivers and Managers Appointed) [2017] FCA 866 (“Knauf […]