In case of emergency: Using emergency power provisions to appoint a voluntary administrator

When a company becomes financially distressed, directors are often required to act quickly and decisively. However, directors may at the same time find themselves held back by the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the “Corporations Act”) or their company constitution. Whilst it is not unusual for financially distressed companies to grapple with matters…

Major environmental not-for-profit Planet Ark goes into administration

One of Australia’s largest environmental not-for-profits, Planet Ark Environmental Foundation, has been placed into administration by its governing board. The long-time environment and recycling advocacy group was put into voluntary administration after a board review of the organisation’s “financial position and future viability”. Planet Ark has been advocating for recycling across Australia since 1991. One…

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Healthy ready meal company enters liquidation

John Campbell BBC News NI economics editor Karri Kitchen Peter Coulter & John Campbell BBC News NI Products from the healthy ready meal company Karri Kitchen have disappeared from shelves across Northern Ireland as the business has entered liquidation. The firm, which was based in Craigavon, County Armagh, had expanded rapidly over the past few…

Reacon administrator shares creditors update

Administrators for Reacon Australia and MMW 3Degrees have shared an update on the first creditor’s meeting held this week and the likely release date for the upcoming creditors report. Administrator Andrew Blundell, from Cathro & Partners said there were no major outcomes from the first creditor’s meeting held on Tuesday this week and everything remains…