The annual number of business insolvencies in Australia has declined heavily compared to the year before, with only companies entering external receivership during the 2020/21 financial year. This compares to companies entering external receivership during the 2015/16 financial year, which is more than half the amount of businesses.
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ASIC. (March 1, 2022). Total number of companies entering external receivership in Australia from FY 2014 to FY 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1116795/number-business-insolvencies-australia/
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