The company behind iconic Gold Coast seafood restaurant Omeros Bros has been placed into liquidation amid debts alleged to exceed $2 million and an escalating dispute within the Omeros family.
The Federal Court ordered the company, directed by Nick Omeros and his son John “Johnny” Omeros, to be wound up on Wednesday following action by the Australian Taxation Office.
Omeros Bros operated at Marina Mirage for more than 35 years before closing in November to make way for a proposed $500 million hotel development.
Liquidator David Hambleton said it was too early to determine the company’s total debts. However, documents filed in separate court proceedings claimed it owed more than $2.15 million, including almost $1…