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Dynamic Business: Building Defects: What They...

“It is important to remember that preventing defects not only protects professionals from legal issues but also contributes to their reputation, customer satisfaction, and the overall integrity of the construction industry.” In a recent Dynamic Business article, Partner, Chloe Ellis sheds light on the legal implications of building defects and the challenges it presents for construction professionals. She also provides tips to navigating these issues effectively

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Hicksons 2023/24 Holiday Closure Period

Hicksons will be closed for a two-week duration over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Company fails to set aside creditor’s statutory demand for payment of debt when application filed late

During 2020, the Commonwealth Government introduced restrictions on the issuing of creditor’s statutory demands for payment of debt to debtor companies, increasing the threshold for debts from $2,000 to $20,000 and the time for compliance from 21 days to 6 months.

7 Sep 2021

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This phoenix may not rise

Every director of an Australian company will soon be allocated a unique Director Identification Number (DIN) in an effort to stop unscrupulous directors from engaging in “phoenixing” activities. Phoenixing refers to the practice of stripping a company of all its assets, liquidating it, moving the assets to another corporate entity and carrying on business as usual under the guise of the new company. This practice leaves creditors out of pocket and is estimated to cost the Australian economy more than $3 billion per annum.

John Kell
21 Sep 2017

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Draft report on the Regulation of Australian Agriculture

The Productivity Commission has released a draft report on the Regulation of Australian Agriculture.

John Kell
10 Aug 2016

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