Debt collection activity is expected to rise significantly in 2021, as financial hardship becomes more prevalent due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer advocates have warned of an impending “avalanche in debt collection” and have called for better enforcement of laws...

The concept of carrying on business in Australia appears frequently in Australian legislation and can have significant implications for those whose activities fall within its parameters. The purpose of this research note is twofold. The first is to explain why the concept of carrying on business...