Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Bankruptcy in Gold Coast - Changes to help Small Business and Entrepreneurs

5th February 2016 - By Charles Bosse

Do you understand just how much Bankruptcy in Gold Coast is changing? The Australian Government at the end of 2015 urged some underlying changes to the Bankruptcy Laws in Australia. One of the most significant of these is the length of time that a person is bankrupt for. Now, there is a minimum amount of time that you must remain bankrupt, but, this 3 year period may in fact be reduced down to just 12 months. So if you are asking about Bankruptcy, this news may be rather important to you.



Mark Carnegie in the Financial Review on the 7th December 2015 proposed that "the proposed changes to ease the burden of bankruptcy laws didn't go far enough and the government should adopt US-style laws to protect the family home".

These adjustments to the issue of Bankruptcy will take 18 months to implement. Mr Carnegie, went on to say in the Financial Review that defending family assets was necessary because "banks just terrorise small business and the mental health consequences to society are enormous".

The problem is Australia's bankruptcy laws discouraged investors from supporting start-ups, and as a result mentoring had been "driven out of the system".

"They naturally find it very intimidating themselves personally and with their assets at risk in a risky early-stage deal, but with their own money in the deal and a lightened-up provision I think we 'd probably see more willingness. It could be more important than the money.".

Fraudulent Behavior.

The argument about this Bankruptcy issue in Gold Coast that some make is that this variation will only strengthen fraudulent behavior opening pandora's box so to speak for the unscrupulous to maltreatment of the bankruptcy system. We have looked into the minimum, but on the other side of the issue, The government is not submitting to change the maximum term of 8 years if it deems a bankrupt has appeared in an unethical or fraudulent way, and there are no propositions to change the repercussions of misrepresenting yourself or financial position when filing for bankruptcy in Australia.

As an insolvency professional in Gold Coast, I have a fair share of practical experience when it concerns Bankruptcy. And having dealt with thousands of bankruptcy cases in Gold Coast I have never struck someone abusing the system or acting in an unaccountable way as to exploit the insolvency laws in Australia. When it comes to Bankruptcy, every week I help a small business owner or entrepreneur look at the very challenging task of bankruptcy, not once have I sensed they are happy about it. The typical small business owner or entrepreneur in Gold Coast does not start out taking enormous financial risks with the intent to fail. The media loves citing the apparent wrongdoing that will be rampant if these changes occur, what a joke!

A Win for Small Business.

These proposed changes will be good for often the very best and brightest in Gold Coast not get kicked out of the game financially for financial decisions often outside of their control. Most small business owners I help with Bankruptcy, are hardworking, tax paying, employers keeping this country going.

There is a fine line with what exactly the government is trying to do here, because they are aiming to balance helping people who have made decisions out of their control, and discouraging people from making problems that land them in trouble and therefore an issue of Bankruptcy. However you likewise don't want to eliminate the experience and knowledge that business owners have. You absolutely don't want to smash people simply because they have had an honest failure in a large or small start-up venture that has not panned out.

At the big end of town large organized companies have long been criticised for their failure to innovate - lets face it they would be more likely to do so if the risks of insolvency were lessened because directors are distressed they'll be personally responsible in an insolvency arrangement if the new project doesn't work out.

The government's proposed 'safe haven' modifications for directors of companies will allow Australia to more fully explore and innovate, which will make big updates for Bankruptcy. I cannot imagine, that these differences will be harmful to Australia's economy, in fact these bankruptcy laws will save the tax payer in all areas of health - Especially in the mental health industry because the emotional cost of bankruptcy is extensive. When it comes to Bankruptcy in Gold Coast not a day goes by where I don't hear the tragic stories of relationship failures, thoughts of suicide and the list goes on.


Bankruptcy helps save lives, and it could save yours. If you really need some assistance with your debts in Gold Coast or are just thinking about Bankruptcy, don't hesitate to contact us here at Bankruptcy Experts Gold Coast on 1300 795 575, or visit our website: www.bankruptcyexpertsgoldcoast.com.au 

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