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How demise of peak indebtedness rule resets clawback amounts

The High Court has abolished a convention that allowed liquidators to maximise the potential of unfair preference...

06 April 2023 • By Trevor Withane

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Fraudulent SME business insurer sentenced to nearly three years in jail

The dishonest actor obtained almost $100,000 by providing invalid insurance to small businesses.

04 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Two jailed for separate multi-million dollar tax fraud schemes

Joint ATO-AFP taskforce results in prison for fake BAS lodgements and the first jail term for alleged members of an...

03 April 2023 • By Philip King

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How NSW test case adds up for builders about to pull the pin

Construction companies can now be more confident that appointing an administrator will lead to a successful outcome.

31 March 2023 • By Trent Devine and Michael Terry-Whitall

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FWO targets underpayment of apprentices

The ombudsman has secured more than $15,000 in penalties against an electrical services business that paid an...

31 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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ATO ‘must rearm’ against sales suppression tech

Increased penalties and stronger action have hindered the use of the technology but more needs to be done to combat...

29 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Whistleblower who lifted lid on aggressive ATO tactics to face trial

Richard Boyle will answer charges relating to his time at the office after speaking out about its debt collection...

28 March 2023 • By Philip King

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Investors vulnerable to financial misconduct ‘despite CSLR’

Accounting bodies support the compensation scheme but worry about the cost and want better upfront protection for...

28 March 2023 • By Josh Needs