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Vince v ASIC

[2021] FCAFC 69
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtFull Federal Court of Australia
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Director disqualification upheld where director failed to maintain adequate books and records, constituting misconduct in management of insolvent company.

Key Principle

director disqualification; insolvency; failure to maintain adequate books and records

Area of Law

insolvency

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