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Important reading for business owners and directors.
We’re sharing an educational briefing by Brendan Richards and Claire Gaffney of Rebound Advisory, reproduced with permission.
Although written for lenders, it highlights issues that business owners and company directors should understand.
Why it’s worth reading.
- A Director Penalty Notice and a Direction to Pay have different consequences.
- Unpaid company obligations can create personal exposure for directors.
- These notices carry short response periods—early professional advice matters.
Read the full briefing.
Two ATO notices. Two different problems for your borrower.
Prepared by Brendan Richards and Claire Gaffney, Rebound Advisory. Dated 27 October 2026.
Read the full briefing (PDF, 4 pages)
The original briefing retains Rebound Advisory’s authorship, contact details, sources and disclaimer. It reflects the position described by the authors at its publication date.
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If ATO debt is affecting your business funding, SME Finance Group can discuss potential finance options alongside advice from your accountant, lawyer or restructuring adviser.
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Shared by SME Finance Group for general information. The briefing is authored by Rebound Advisory and is not personalised legal, tax, financial or insolvency advice. Business owners and directors should obtain advice from appropriately qualified advisers about their circumstances. Finance is subject to assessment and approval; interest, fees and charges apply.