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Corporate Regulatory & Legal Resources

Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Trusted Resources for Directors, Advisors and Business Owners

In the complex world of corporate insolvency and restructuring, access to accurate, up to date legal and regulatory information is critical. Whether you’re a director under pressure, a professional advisor or simply researching your options, the following resources can help you navigate Australia’s corporate and insolvency framework with confidence.

At Equinox Restructuring & Insolvency, we rely on and refer to these resources regularly to support informed, compliant and ethical outcomes.

Government & Regulatory Bodies

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)

  • Corporate regulation, director duties and insolvency guides
  • Information for directors and liquidators
  • asic.gov.au

Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)

  • Regulator for personal insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy register, forms and debtor education
  • afsa.gov.au

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

  • Director obligations (DPNs, PAYG, GST, Super)
  • Small business debt resources and payment plans
  • ato.gov.au

Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)

Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA)

  • Professional body for insolvency and turnaround experts
  • Codes of conduct, member directory, industry news
  • arita.com.au

Key Legislation & Legal Frameworks

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

Insolvency Practice Rules (Corporations and Personal)

  • Operational rules for registered liquidators and trustees

Safe Harbour Provisions (s588GA of the Corporations Act)

  • Protections for directors undertaking genuine restructuring

Practical Tools & Resources

ASIC Regulatory Guides (RG)

ARITA Templates & Practice Guides

AFSA Guides

Compliance & Risk Management Resources

  • Solvency Checklists – What to assess before declaring a dividend or taking on new debt
  • Director Risk Check Tools – Understand personal exposure
  • Insolvent Trading Red Flags – Know the early warning signs
These are all available upon request or as part of our free consultation process. You can arrange a consultation here.

Need Help Interpreting These Resources?

We understand that regulatory language can be complex. If you’re unsure how these laws or resources apply to your situation, we’re here to help you interpret and apply them in a practical, commercial way.

Click here to arrange a cost and obligation free consultation with our team.

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