A Register You Have Probably Never Heard Of If you own or run a business in Australia, there is a national register that could affect many of the assets you buy, sell, lease or use as security. It is called the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). While many business owners may be unfamiliar with it, [...]
Bankruptcy can feel like the ultimate loss of privacy. Under section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), a bankrupt has extensive obligations to disclose information, provide documents and assist their trustee in administering the bankrupt estate. These obligations are deliberately broad. A bankrupt cannot simply wait for the trustee to ask the right questions [...]
Victoria’s dangerous goods laws are set for a significant overhaul, with new legislation passed to modernise and strengthen the State’s regulatory framework. The reforms follow the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and associated regulations, led by Andrew Palmer KC. The Review was commissioned following major chemical fires associated with illegal chemical stockpiling [...]
You may have recently heard about changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws. From 1 July 2026, the AML/CTF regime expanded to cover certain services provided by a range of professions, including lawyers, accountants, conveyancers and real estate professionals. For law firms, this means new obligations when providing certain types of legal [...]