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The law was changed in 2021 to allow greater flexibility ...

Business reporting requirements – Productivity Commission inquiry

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INSOLVENCY AND RELATED LAW AND POLICY, AND MORE

Michael Murray is an Australian researcher, 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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