Jun 3, 2026 – 6.12pmPrivate equity-owned David Jones is under investigation over the late filing of its 2025 financial accounts, with the loss-making department store chain at risk of a hefty fine as the corporate regulator clamps down on tardy reporting.David Jones filed its accounts with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on April 28, about six months behind deadline, drawing scrutiny from the regulator which has made late reporting one of its enforcement priorities this year.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
David Jones at risk of hefty fine over late financial filings
The loss-making department store chain is the latest big name to catch the eye of the corporate regulator after Canva and Mecca were fined earlier this year.











