Aug 7, 2026 – 2.59pmFailed publican Jon Adgemis has successfully delayed his public court examination by at least a month and will attempt to make it private, arguing that public hearings would give the tax office an unfair advantage in its investigation of his collapsed hospitality empire.The Australian Taxation Office is funding liquidators BRI Ferrier, who were meant to begin public examination of Adgemis on Thursday in court. However, the former KPMG dealmaker’s lawyers alleged that the liquidator’s lawyers, ERA Legal, have a conflict of interest and should be barred from examining Adgemis.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Jon Adgemis delays his day in court as he attempts to lock ATO out
The former KPMG dealmaker has bought more time for himself, but his business associates will still face liquidator examinations in the Federal Court next week.
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