Insolvency & Reconstruction| 24 Apr 2020
Consistent with the Federal Government's economic reforms, the ATO was quick to offer businesses impacted by COVID-19 the opportunity to take advantage of relief measures. Recently, the ATO has provided further clarity on the relief available. Our Insolvency and Dispute ...
Insolvency & Restructuring| 15 Dec 2015
On 10 December 2015, a majority of the High Court of Australia ruled in Commissioner of Taxation v Australian Building Systems Pty Ltd (In Liquidation)1 that liquidators are not obliged to, and are not personally liable for, failing to retain sufficient funds ...
Insolvency & Restructuring| 28 Apr 2015
On 17 April 2015, the Commissioner of Taxation successfully sought special leave to appeal the decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Australian Building Systems Pty Ltd (in liq) [2014] FCAFC 133 to the High Court.
Insolvency & Restructuring| 10 Oct 2014
On 8 October 2014 the Full Court of the Federal Court delivered judgment in favour of the liquidators in the much anticipated Australian Building Systems appeal1 (Appeal).
Insolvency & Restructuring| 18 Mar 2014
Our Insolvency Update of 3 March 2014 refers to the Federal Court’s decision in Australian Building Systems Pty Ltd (in liq) v Commissioner of Taxation.