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The content on TNS Lawyer’s social media page is intended to provide general information. TNS Lawyers provides specialist legal services for individuals and businesses in commercial law, corporate law, commercial litigation, franchising, automotive law, building and construction law and property law. At TNS Lawyers, we focus on helping you achieve your commercial objectives by providing you with incisive and practical legal advice. This not only enables you to make informed decisions but means that you understand exactly what is going on at any point in your transaction or matter. Contact us today to see if we can help you.

Before you supply goods on credit, lease equipment or lend money secured against assets, there is one question you shoul...
08/10/2026

Before you supply goods on credit, lease equipment or lend money secured against assets, there is one question you should always ask: has anyone else registered a security interest over this property?

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the official government register of security interests in personal property. It covers assets including cars, company assets, boats, used goods and intellectual property. It does not cover land or fixtures.

When someone registers a security interest on the PPSR, they are putting the world on notice that they have a claim over that property.

People can search the PPSR before buying property or lending money to check whether someone has already registered a security interest. If you find an existing registration, you know to proceed carefully or negotiate its removal.

The PPSR has operated under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 since 30 January 2012, replacing a range of state-based registers including REVS.

TNS Lawyers advises on PPSR searches, registrations and priority disputes.

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Sometimes the most useful thing we can tell a client is that a dispute is not worth running.We are not the type of firm ...
06/10/2026

Sometimes the most useful thing we can tell a client is that a dispute is not worth running.

We are not the type of firm that spends $100,000 fighting over a $20,000 case. When a client wants to go after the other side out of principle, we would rather say plainly that the numbers do not justify it.

In our experience, most clients who go through the court process do not enjoy it.

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A company owes you money. They are ignoring your calls and emails. What do you do?In many cases, the most powerful tool ...
05/10/2026

A company owes you money. They are ignoring your calls and emails. What do you do?

In many cases, the most powerful tool available to a creditor is a statutory demand.

Under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001, a creditor can formally serve a demand on a company for a single debt that is due and payable. The demand must be in writing and must require the company to pay within the statutory period.

Under section 9 of the Act, the statutory period is 21 days, unless a longer period is prescribed.

If the company does not comply within that time, the Court must presume the company is insolvent. That presumption is the legal foundation for applying to wind up the company through the courts.

There are strict rules about how a statutory demand must be drafted and served. A company that receives one can apply to have it set aside within that same 21-day window, if there is a genuine dispute about the debt.

If you are owed money by a company and want to understand your options, speak to a commercial lawyer before you act.

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Five non-negotiables behind client satisfaction at TNS Lawyers.Our clients understand what's happening. The advice is pr...
05/10/2026

Five non-negotiables behind client satisfaction at TNS Lawyers.

Our clients understand what's happening. The advice is practical. Our service is responsive.

Costs are transparent. The outcome is proportionate and commercial.

Swipe through.

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If you lose the capacity to make decisions, who will make them for you?A power of attorney is a legal document that lets...
02/10/2026

If you lose the capacity to make decisions, who will make them for you?

A power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone to act on your behalf. An enduring power of attorney goes further - it continues to operate even after you lose capacity, so your chosen person can manage your financial and personal matters when you need it most.

Not everyone can be your attorney. Your care worker, health provider or accommodation provider cannot take on that role.

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27/09/2026

Ranking Australian states for doing business. Which one comes out on top?

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Buying a strata property or apartment means more than just owning your unit.You automatically become a member of the own...
24/09/2026

Buying a strata property or apartment means more than just owning your unit.

You automatically become a member of the owners corporation the moment you buy in, with legal and financial responsibilities you cannot opt out of. Members must act honestly and in good faith, and exercise due care and diligence.

If you are buying into a multi-lot development, get legal advice on what you are taking on.

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Under Australian Consumer Law, intent is irrelevant. A business that accidentally misleads a customer can still be liabl...
24/09/2026

Under Australian Consumer Law, intent is irrelevant. A business that accidentally misleads a customer can still be liable.

Every claim about your products or services must be accurate, truthful and based on reasonable grounds. Any statement that creates a false impression about your goods or services can be breaking the law.

If you are unsure whether your marketing or representations comply, speak to a lawyer before it becomes a problem.

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When you commission building work, the law gives you rights your builder cannot take away.Under both the Domestic Buildi...
22/09/2026

When you commission building work, the law gives you rights your builder cannot take away.

Under both the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 and the Australian Consumer Law, implied warranties and consumer guarantees apply automatically. They cover workmanship, what is in your contract, and whether everything is in working order.

If your builder has not met these standards, speak to a lawyer before accepting any settlement.

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Your business structure is one of the most important decisions you make as a founder.The wrong one can expose you to per...
21/09/2026

Your business structure is one of the most important decisions you make as a founder.

The wrong one can expose you to personal liability, create tax problems, or make it harder to bring in co-founders or investors later.

Get legal advice before you commit. Call us on 03 9052 3214 or send us a message.



The content on TNS Lawyers' social media page is intended to provide general information. It is not legal advice and should not be regarded as legal advice.

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