Garnishee Orders in Practice: Limitations and Strategic Considerations
Garnishee orders remain one of the most effective and immediate enforcement tools available to judgement creditors, as we discussed last month. By enabling funds owed to a debtor – whether held in a bank account [...]
Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Vic) are Now in Force
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (“the Act”) has been significantly amended and updated, with new rules taking effect from 15 April 2026. These new rules can affect all construction [...]
Consolidate, Organise, Finalise: the End of Financial 2025-26 is Imminent
Hard as it is to believe, the end of financial year (EOFY) is almost upon us once again; it’s the time of year in business to tie up the loose ends, get the books in [...]
People and Employment: Transfer of Business and Entitlements
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we look at the obligations of those selling businesses to [...]
Garnishee Orders: Turning Court Judgements into Actual Recovery
Aside from bankruptcy proceedings, which we discussed last month, there are other ways to enforce a court judgement to recover monies owed by a debtor (i.e. turning a paper judgement into actual recovery). A garnishee [...]
Do You Have Superannuation Obligations to Your Contractors?
Generally speaking, businesses pay superannuation contributions to employees, not contractors. If you use contractors in your business, you might assume you don't need to worry about superannuation. However, applicable legislation, precedent cases and Australian Taxation [...]
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