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Welcome to the February 2021 edition of the Bailiwick Legal newsletter!
This newsletter is for our clients, friends of our practice and special interest groups.
We are excited to present our first newsletter for 2021! In this edition, we share legal insights into the debt recovery process, the illegal practice of phoenixing, and the
Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 and soon ending moratorium on residential tenancies. We are also happy to be introducing some new members who have recently joined the Bailiwick Legal team. |
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Debt Recovery - a General Overview
Securing money owed to you can be time consuming, frustrating and ultimately futile if your options are not clearly understood. In extreme cases, an unpaid debt can lead to the failure of the creditor’s own business.
Debt recovery is the process of recovering unpaid debts through letters, email, phone calls and/or personal contact with a person who has neglected his/her end of the deal to pay for services or products you have supplied..... Read More »
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Fight to Combat Illegal Phoenixing
With the recent introduction of the
Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (Cth) (Illegal Phoenixing legislation), the law has been heightened to restrict and punish those engaging in illegal phoenix activity. The long-awaited legislation will enable the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and insolvency practitioners to take increased action to combat this illegal activity.... Read More »
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Residential Tenancies - End of the Moratorium
As most people will be aware, in response to the continuing impact COVID-19 was having on home renters, the WA Government introduced the
Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (the Response Act), providing
a moratorium on some evictions and all rent increases from 30 March 2020.
This moratorium is due to end on 28 March 2021.... Read More »
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TCWA Breakfast with the Opposition
Phil and Jess attended the Breakfast with the Opposition event organised by Tourism Council Western Australia on 28 January at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. There was an address from Leader of the Opposition Zak Kirkup MLA, who was joined by Opposition Tourism Spokesperson Alyssa Hayden MLA. The key message presented was "we'll say yes" when covering tourism policies and priorities from the Opposition.
Photos by Debbie Collins Photography courtesy of TCWA
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Wagin Woolorama Trade Show
We'll be there! Come meet us at the Wagin Woolorama Trade Show on 5-6 March at the Wagin Showground! |
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WAFarmers Annual Conference
Bailiwick Legal will be present at the WAFarmers annual conference on 12 March at the Westin Perth.
The theme of this year's conference is "It starts with WA Ag" and will focus on fundamental drivers and inhitibitors of agribusiness profitability and viability. The conference will explore key agricultural election priorities focused on rebuilding WA's economy during current economic uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought, through a major line up of speakers and political sessions. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Rural Edge INSPIRE Summit 2021
We will be joining in with Rural Edge's INSPIRE 2021 summit. The biennial summit focuses on advancing business skills for women of WA farming. This year’s theme is on Inspiring Transformation, and Hon. Alannah MacTiernan is invited as the key speaker to discuss opportunities for innovation in WA Agriculture. |
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Country Women's Association (CWA) Sponsorship
Bailiwick Legal are honoured to announce that we have become a Gold sponsor of the CWA. We are proud to be associated with this historical Association who work to improve the wellbeing of all people, especially those in country areas, through their community service and support networks. Look out for us at some of the CWA functions across the year.
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We are pleased to announce we have two new members to our team. Richard Dewar and Luke Davies joined us at the start of this year, and are looking forward to meeting and working with you. In this edition we introduce Richard Dewar.
Richard grew up on his parents hobby cattle farm in Woottating and completed his studies at boarding school and Murdoch University in Perth. Richard has since remained in Perth with his wife for work purposes but spends a lot of time commuting to and from Northam due to various volunteering commitments.
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Joining us in January of this year, he brings to the team a wealth of experience gained at a boutique law firm in Perth CBD where he practiced in the areas of civil litigation, commercial and corporate law. Richard continues to work predominantly in the areas of civil litigation and commercial law, while getting to apply his rural background to his law practice and is excited to commence working in the agribusiness sector.
In his spare time Richard enjoys spending his time outdoors, whether it be fishing, 4wdriving, cricket or playing footy for the Moora Mavericks.
Richard is excited to apply his country background to his practice of law going forward and getting to meet clients and friends of Bailiwick Legal in the future.
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