LawReform

An easier and clearer Personal Property Securities Act? The Government outlines proposed changes

An easier and clearer Personal Property Securities Act? The Government outlines proposed changes

On 22 September 2023 the Commonwealth government released the Personal Property Securities Amendment Bill 2023 and amending regulations for public consultation until 17 November 2023. The aim is intended to simplify the use of the law, in particular the registration process, and clarify its application, especially around enforcement priorities.

AWE v Clough: The continuing clarification of what constitutes a personal property security interest and the requirements for rectification of out of time registrations

AWE v Clough: The continuing clarification of what constitutes a personal property security interest and the requirements for rectification of out of time registrations

This case concerned an uncontested application to extend the time for registration of a security interest on the Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR), requiring consideration of what constituted a ‘security interest’ capable of registration on the PPSR.