Victoria acts on phoenix builders

Victoria acts on phoenix builders

The Victorian Government has proposed tough laws that will act on deterring illegal “phoenix activity” – where construction firms declare bankruptcy as a way out of trouble before restarting as a new entity and continuing to trade. Expanded powers will be given to the...
Napoleon Perdis Group in administration

Napoleon Perdis Group in administration

Australian cosmetics empire Napoleon Perdis Group has gone into voluntary administration, putting jobs and 56 local stores at risk . Company directors had been trying to find a buyer for months, but Administrators will now consider restructuring or pursuing the sale...
Industries predicted to rise and fall in 2019

Industries predicted to rise and fall in 2019

Several industries are expected to boom this year, according to industry analyst forecasts, while others could see revenues fall by as much as one-quarter. IBISWorld has released a list of the industries predicted to rise and fall over the next 12 months and below is...