Articles by Bonnie-Anne Talese

October 23, 2025

How Do I Find My Tax File Number?

If you are an Australian resident, temporary resident, or business owner, obtaining a Tax File...

February 5, 2025

Is a Holding Company Liable for a Subsidiary Company’s Debts?

A holding company is often used in company structuring to minimise risk and liability. It...

April 17, 2024

How Does Consequential Loss in a Building Contract Work?

Commercial contracts often include a clause that limits one party’s liability for certain losses (often...

November 9, 2023

High Court Holds Late Payment Fees Enforceable

On 27 July 2016, the High Court of Australia in Paciocco v Australia and New...

October 27, 2023

How to Recover Debt as a Building and Construction Contractor in NSW

As building and construction contractors, you may often find yourself in circumstances where payment has...

September 27, 2023

Responding to a Subpoena to Produce Documents in New South Wales

In litigation, a court may subpoena one of the parties to produce documents that they...

October 12, 2022

How Do I Enforce a Writ for Levy of Property?

If you have an order from the court that someone must pay you a sum...

February 22, 2022

Does My Business Need a Virtual Data Room?

As technology continues to develop, more and more aspects of running a business are becoming...

December 8, 2021

If I’m Successful in an NCAT Application, Will I Be Awarded My Costs?

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is a tribunal that can hear...

December 1, 2021

How Do I Prepare for a Building Dispute in NCAT?

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hears disputes initiated by homeowners, tradespeople...