Company collapses and insolvencies surge by 39% as tax office targets Aussie businesses

The economy is slaughtering Aussie businesses and there’s no sign of things letting up. Company collapses surged in February and reached a level that hasn’t been seen for the past nine years, according to new data released on Monday by the corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). “Insolvencies are increasing significantly,” Cliff…

Mighty Craft appoints voluntary administrators

Following months of speculation surrounding Mighty Craft’s debt, divestment and restructuring efforts, the brakes have been put on the craft industry accelerator as it enters voluntary administration. Over the past year Mighty Craft has sold its Mismatch and 78 Degrees brands, appointed a new Managing Director, who has subsequently stood down, and also appointed a…

Rex has entered voluntary administration. What happens next to the embattled regional airline? | Transport

There is uncertainty about the future of Rex – Australia’s third-largest airline – after it entered voluntary administration and grounded all of its flights between capital cities. The Albanese government held crisis talks with Rex on Tuesday and appeared willing to step in to save parts of the airline’s operations. While Rex jet services between…