Avidity Training has Federal Court case dismissed

Federal Court action brought against a Tasmanian training provider over alleged unpaid debts has been dismissed.

FEDERAL Court action brought against a Tasmanian training provider over alleged unpaid debts has been dismissed.

The Australian Taxation Office previously launched proceedings against Avidity Training Pty Ltd - which trades as Avidity Training and Development.

In documents filed with the court, the tax office had alleged the Launceston-based company owed it $385,942.10.

But on Thursday, Registrar Susie Stone officially dismissed the matter by consent in the Federal Court in Hobart.

Avidity director Simon Wiggins told the Mercury  today that the matter had been resolved with the ATO.

"We are relieved that this matter has now been resolved and we can get on with what we do well which is serving the Tasmanian market,'' he said.

"We will continue to provide a quality service to our employers that we work with and our jobseeker programs."

EARLIER, FEBRUARY 7:

THE Australian Taxation Office has applied to have a Tasmanian training provider wound up on the ground of insolvency.

The ATO has commenced Federal Court action against Avidity Training Pty Ltd – which trades as Avidity Training and Development – over alleged unpaid debts.

In documents filed with the court, the tax office alleges the Launceston-based company owes it $385,942.10.

The documents show the ATO wrote to the defendants on August 20, demanding the outstanding payment.

It was not made, the ATO says, and an application to have the company wound up was commenced in December.

The case was mentioned in the Federal Court in Hobart on Thursday.

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No counsel for the defendants appeared in court but an adjournment was sought, which was granted by Registrar Susie Stone.

Information held by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission show Avidity Training Pty Ltd was first registered in 2012.

On its website, the company says it provides vocational education and training, from community services, leadership and management, to retail and hospitality.

Registrar Stone adjourned the matter until March 5.

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