Piercing of Corporate Veil in Australian Context

This report evaluates the doctrine of piercing of corporate veil in the Australian context. It provides arguments against the statement that Australian courts have been reluctant while departing from the separate entity of the company because there is no legislation which requires them to do so. The report evaluates various reasons based on which the Australian courts pierce the corporate veil by evaluating the judgements of various Australian cases. It also discusses the element of separate legal entity and the doctrine of piercing of corporate veil.