It has been 33 years since the “recession we had to have” in 1991. Fears that Australia would enter a technical recession during 2023 didnt eventuate. At the time of writing, our economy continues to still be resilient (relying on massive population growth through migration) despite ongoing decreasing consumer sentiment but another year of slow…
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Stone (Liquidator), in the matter of RIC Admin Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mandalinic (No 2) [2024] FCA 164 demonstrates the analysis the courts will undertake in determining a director’s personal liability for insolvent trading, even when the director does not appear for the hearing. The case reiterates how…
Key Points Bankruptcy lasts for three years but the consequences can last much longer. Bankruptcy wont release you from all your debts. Always seek the advice of a financial counsellor. Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps you regain financial control by releasing you from most of your debts. It allows you to start fresh.…
A heavily pregnant woman is among Australians stranded in Vanuatu as the country’s national airline is placed into voluntary liquidation. On Thursday it emerged that all international flights scheduled on Air Vanuatu until Sunday had been cancelled, as the government “reviewed” the airline’s future. In a statement to media, Air Vanuatu confirmed international firm Ernst…
A key business behind home builder Modco Residential has been sent to liquidation one year after the embattled construction company collapsed. Modco and Ms Lu Holdings were linked to glamour couple Cynthia Lu and Yusuf Khan Ms Lu was director of Ms Lu Holdings while Mr Khan was registered as Modcos supervisor with building regulators.…
Booktopia (ASX: BKG) has entered voluntary administration pending an urgent assessment of options for sale or recapitalisation. Insolvency firm McGrathNicol has been appointed and shares in the cash-strapped company will be suspended from trading during the administration process. All Booktopia subsidiaries including online bookseller, publisher and printer Angus and Robertson have been included in the…
In short: Australian book retailer Booktopia has gone into voluntary administration. The company has been trading at a loss for over a year and earlier made 50 staff redundant. What’s next? Administrators are looking at selling or restructuring the main Booktopia business and its three subsidiaries. Australian online book retailer Booktopia has gone into voluntary…
July 5, 2024 Photo: Depositphotos.com Doctors chain Zorg BV, a part of Co-Med, has been declared bankrupt at a court in Maastricht, after weeks of uncertainty. The chain, which served 50,000 patients, was effectively brought to a standstill two weeks ago when insurers stopped working with it. They feared that shortages meant that its patients…
Israels southern Port of Eilat has declared bankruptcy because of the lack of commercial and trade activity. Eilat Port CEO Gideon Golber said: The port is completely closed, and there has been no activity in the port for eight months, due to the failure of the coalition countries in the Red Sea. We have not…
The court in Maastricht has declared the commercial general practitioner chain Co-Med bankrupt. The bankruptcy specifically affects Co-Meds Zorg BV, from which it manages its family doctor practices. The holding company has not been declared bankrupt, NOS reports. On Sunday, the chain announced it was going to file for bankruptcy this week. Last week, the…