If Your Company Misses the Deadline to Set Aside a Statutory Demand — What Happens Next?
Last month, we discussed the ways in which a company can respond to a statutory demand. But what happens if the strict 21-day deadline to apply to set it aside is missed? If the deadline [...]
Victoria’s New Right to Work From Home: Key Obligations for Employers
The Victorian Government has confirmed it will legislate a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home, with major reforms taking effect from 1 September 2026. The government’s new laws will amend the Equal [...]
Director Penalty Notices: What Every Company Director Needs to Know
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly increased its use of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) as part of a broader effort to recover unpaid company tax debts. In the 2024-25 financial year alone, the ATO [...]
Lululemon’s $702,900 Spam Fine: A Compliance Warning for Australian Businesses
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA)’s recent $702,900 penalty against Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd (Lululemon) is a sharp reminder that “service emails” can easily become unlawful marketing communications if not handled carefully. Between [...]
B Corp Month: Celebrating a Framework Underpinning Ethical, Sustainable Business Practices
At Rankin Business Lawyers, we do law differently: and one of the pillars that underpins the way we go about this lies in our longstanding partnership with B Corp. Rankin Business Lawyers is proudly a [...]
When Your Company Receives a Statutory Demand, What Comes Next?
A statutory demand is a serious legal notice. It is not a routine request for payment, and should not be ignored or procrastinated over. Companies failing to respond to a statutory demand within a fixed [...]
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