If you are in the building industry in Queensland, chances are you or your company holds a license issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (“QBCC”). The QBCC is a statutory body set up to regulate the construction or building industry. The QBCC Act (Qld) 1991 contains provisions that allow the QBCC to exclude […]

If you have a significant personal tax debt which you cannot pay (including through a payment arrangement) there are two options: Go bankrupt; Or put a proposal to your creditors (e.g. the ATO) to settle your debts via a Personal Insolvency Agreement. This is an example of how we helped a client settle his tax […]

One of the most common businesses with financial problems we see are restaurant and hospitality businesses.  This is because often they have high staff wage costs, high rent and their revenue can fluctuate based on various factors. This article looks at risks for directors of restaurant businesses with large tax (or really any type) of […]