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High Court decision in Mount Pleasant Coal Mine
This article examines the High Court’s landmark decision of October 7th 2026 in MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd v Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone ...more
Due Diligence when Purchasing a Business
This brief article discusses due diligence when purchasing a business. What is Due Diligence? Due diligence refers to the process of making enquiries ...more
Shareholders Agreement and Companies Constitution
This article explores company’s shareholders’ agreement, company’s constitution and replaceable rules. When establishing a company, ...more
Statutory Derivative Actions: An Overview & Practical Insights
This article explains statutory derivative actions, as well as the scope and operation of key relevant sections under the Act and relevant case law. ...more
The Right to Disconnect in Australian Employment Law
This article examines the recent Fair Work Amendment Bill enacting the right to disconnect in Australian employment law. As workplace technology ...more
Illegal Phoenix Activity
This brief article examines illegal phoenix activity, including the definition, telltale signs, the negative impacts and how to avoid it. What is ...more
Share Buy-Back
This article explores share buy-backs. We outline the five basic types of share buy-backs and provides a summary of the current legal framework and ...more
Holding Company : What Business owners need to know
This article explores the concept of holding companies as a means of structuring a business, examining the advantages and disadvantages of this ...more
Minority Shareholders Rights
This article discusses minority shareholders rights in a company and how they may be oppressed by majority shareholders. We discuss what constitutes ...more
Difference between Directors and Shareholders
This article examines the differences between directors and shareholders in a company. These differences include their respective duties and ...more
Winding up Order : Section 461 of the Corporations Act
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is important in governing and regulating corporate conduct. Section 461 of the Corporations Act allows for a winding ...more
Business Sale and Purchase Agreements
A well drafted business sale and purchase agreement is essential when selling or purchasing a business. It outlines key terms and conditions that ...more
Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Laws
This article provides an overview of workplace discrimination and harassment laws in Australia and discusses why employers must understand and prevent...more
Legal Advice when Starting a Business
Starting a business is an exciting and rewarding journey. However, it also comes with its own set of risks and challenges, including navigating the ...more
Recent Director Resignation Requirements
Directors of companies need to comply with recent resignation requirements under the Corporation Act 2001 (Cth). Compliance with these requirements is...more
High Court Broadens Mandatory Examination Powers
This article examines how the High Court’s decision in Arrium has broadened mandatory examination powers existing in the Corporations Act. It ...more
Director Identification Requirements
As a result of recent legislation, there are new ASIC director identification requirements. Directors are now legally required to have a director ID. ...more
ASIC Investigations
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the Federal body responsible for the regulation of Australia’s companies and ...more
Company Directors Duties
This article discusses the duties and obligations of a company director. A director is an officer of a company and has duties and powers in relation ...more
