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Insolvency trends – should they be higher?

Recent figures show trends in insolvencies in Australia – nothing too significant at a macro level though distressing at a personal level. But perhaps they could or should be higher? in 2023-2024, personal insolvencies totaled …

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INSOLVENCY AND RELATED LAW AND POLICY, AND MORE

Michael Murray is an Australian author and commentator on corporate and personal insolvency law and related issues, in Australia and internationally. He has a strong law and policy background, is independent of any connections, and his views are his own. He gives no legal advice. 

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