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Chartwell officers arrested on criminal charges instigated by ASIC
Mr Ian Rau, a former company secretary of Chartwell Enterprises Pty Ltd (Chartwell), was arrested in Brisbane on 11 August 2009 and criminally charged with 19 offences bought by ASIC. Continue reading
When’s the right time to shut up shop – David Koch article
There’s absolutely no doubt the global financial crisis is biting hard. Small businesses all over the country are starting to feel the pinch and some, sadly, have to think about when might be the right time to shut up shop.
It’s an agonising decision, especially if you’ve put your heart and soul into the business. But if you make the decision too late you’ll make things worse than had you pulled the pin a little earlier.
Remember there’s no shame in shutting down a business. In fact, part of being a good business owner is admitting when it’s time to stop flogging a dead horse and close an unprofitable enterprise. Continue reading
Economic Crisis brings big rise in insolvencies
WEAKENING economic conditions have led to a record number of companies entering insolvency. Continue reading
Voluntary administration: a guide for creditors
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If a company is in financial difficulty, it can be put into voluntary administration.
This information sheet provides general information for unsecured creditors of companies in voluntary administration. Continue reading
Independence of external administrators: a guide for creditors
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If a company is insolvent or in financial difficulty, it can be put into external administration. The three most common forms of external administration are: Continue reading
Insolvency: a glossary of terms
This is a brief explanation of some of the terms you may come across in company insolvency proceedings. Please note that this glossary is for general guidance only. Many of the terms have a specific technical meaning in certain contexts that may not be covered here. Continue reading
Insolvency: a guide for shareholders
If a company is in financial difficulty, it can be put under the control of an independent external administrator. The role of the external administrator depends on the type of external administration. Continue reading
Liquidation: a guide for employees
If a company is in financial difficulty, its shareholders, creditors or the court can put the company into liquidation. Continue reading
Approval of fees – Liquidation and insolvency
Approving fees: a guide for creditors
If a company is in financial difficulty, it can be put under the control of an independent external administrator. Continue reading



