A garnishee notice is a notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office (“the ATO”) to a third-party of a tax debtor, directing any monies held on behalf of the tax debtor be transferred to them. ATO garnishee notices can very often be …
Can you Still Serve a Bankruptcy Notice by Email?
Can you serve a bankruptcy notice by email? If a creditor has received a final judgment or final order the execution of which has not been stayed, and that judgment or order is more than the statutory minimum ($10,000.00), then the creditor can …
Unfair Preference Claims and how to Defeat Them
Unfair preference claims are one of the types of voidable transactions in company insolvency and is outlined at section 588FA of the Corporations Act 2001 (CTH) (“the Corporations Act”). An unfair preference occurs when: There is a …
How Long can a Debt be Chased in Australia?
Have you ever wondered how long can a debt be chased in Australia? In most states (except NT) the limitation period for most debts is six (6) years. This is contingent on a number of different factors and so it is vital that you get the …
Small Business Debt Collection – 27 Tips and FAQ
Small business debt collection is an unfortunate but vital part of running any small business in Queensland. If you offer goods and/or services on credit, then you will have experienced the stress and time constraints with attempting to recover …
Small Claims Lawyers
NOTE We are small claims lawyers we are not the small claims court. In relation to the small claims court Qld, minor debt disputes are heard by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“QCAT") in Brisbane and in Local Magistrates …
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR is a term we use for resolving legal disputes without the cost of going to Court and incurring the costs of civil litigation or commercial litigation. It involves trying to reach an agreement in which an …
