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Commercial Litigation

18 August 2026

You've Been Served a Bankruptcy Notice. What Can You Do in 21 Days?

Three roads, and nothing else counts. Once a bankruptcy notice lands, the clock is running — here is what you can actually do inside those 21 days.

Commercial Litigation

18 August 2026

Don't Want to Go Bankrupt? There Are Two Other Roads

If you cannot pay your debts but want to avoid bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Act leaves two formal alternatives: a debt agreement (Part IX) and a personal insolvency agreement (Part X). Here is how each works, what they cost you, and when they make sense.

Commercial Litigation

17 August 2026

Bankruptcy: What You Lose, and What You Keep

Say the word "bankruptcy" and most people picture losing everything. The real rules are far less dramatic: some assets are taken, and the law is explicit about what cannot be touched.

Family Law

14 August 2026

Do You Have to Mediate Before Going to Court? Family Dispute Resolution and the Section 60I Certificate

In most Australian parenting disputes, the law requires you to attempt family dispute resolution before filing in court. Here is how FDR works, when a section 60I certificate is required, and the exemptions that apply.

Employment Law

28 July 2026

The Hiring Traps: Fair Work Compliance for Employers in 2026

Underpayment is now a crime. A 2026 Fair Work self-check for employers on wage rates, records, and hiring practices.