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Welcome to Corporate Matters, your online resource for all things Corporate & Commercial.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles, opinions and podcasts.  With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in how you do business every day. 

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17 February 2023 | A win and a loss for liquidators in pursuing unfair preferences

On 8 February 2023, the High Court handed down two important decisions regarding unfair preference claims.
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10 February 2023 | COVID-induced insolvency and restructuring measures - two years on

At the beginning of 2021, the Federal Government introduced new insolvency and restructuring measures. This article provides a timely review of the processes introduced.
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10 February 2023 | Liquidators beware! The necessity of properly particularising a claim for insolvent trading

Liquidators are often restricted in the level of detail that can be provided to support certain claims, particularly insolvent trading claims.
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23 January 2023 | Owners' consent as a precondition to the exercise of power to grant consent

Sparke Helmore acted for Ku-ring-gai Council in this appeal, which was dismissed by the Court on 17 January 2023.
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12 January 2023 | Interim Heritage Orders: s 25(2) Heritage Act 1977

This case serves as a reminder that an Interim Heritage Order enables investigation of heritage issues and is not the final determination of whether a building or place should be heritage listed.
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20 December 2022 | Expansion to the definition of 'retail shop' under the Retail Leases Act 1994

From 1 January 2023, what constitutes a 'retail shop' under the Retail Leases Act 1994 will be expanded.
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19 December 2022 | Competition and Consumer Update – Issue 2

Welcome to the latest edition of Competition and Consumer Update, our annual review of key developments and decisions in competition and consumer law.
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17 November 2022 | Property Tax (First Home Buyer Choice) Act 2022

The Act has now become law and eligible first home buyers will be able to choose between upfront stamp duty and an annual property tax.
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04 November 2022 | New unfair contract term prohibitions and penalties introduced

Businesses engaging in anti-competitive conduct will incur harsher penalties under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
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02 November 2022 | ATE insurance: what is it and how might litigants benefit from its use

ATE insurance is now starting to gain traction in Australia and can hopefully assist in increasing access to litigation.

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