ASICs latest insolvency data for the nine-month period from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2024, released today, shows an increase in the number of Australian companies failing.
During the period, 7,742 companies entered external administration, a 36.2% increase on the previous corresponding nine-month period ending 31 March 2023.
Out of these external administrations, construction (2,142), and accommodation and food services industries (1,174) represented the greatest number of company failures, accounting for nearly 27.7% and 15.2% respectively.
The data also revealed restructuring (878) and court liquidation appointments (1,593) increased by 294.6% and 218.8% respectively, when compared to the previous corresponding period. These numbers a…
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