ArticleATO view on pensions - what you must knowThe ATO has released TR2011/D3 about when a pension starts and stops.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Can my SMSF use a limited recourse borrowing trust?Video transcript & link to video discussing limited recourse borrowing trusts & whether your SMSF can use one.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHow will my family law agreement be documented?There are a few different ways for a family law agreement to be documented, depending on the issues in dispute.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – What is vendor finance and why should I use it?Transcript & link to video discussing what is vendor finance & why you should use it.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNo liability for needlestick injury in Queensland holiday apartmentAn apartment manager of a holiday apartment was cleared of liability to the guest who sustained a needlestick injury.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNew Bill amends the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994: What does it mean for landlords and tenants?The Queensland government has passed a Bill that amends the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (Act). The amendments commenced on 4 April 2011 and they have significant implications for both landlords and tenants.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFamily law courts establish an urgent COVID-19 listThese courts have established a 'COVID-19 list' for urgent family law matters arising from the impact of coronavirus.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
ArticleModern awards to be varied in response to the COVID-19 crisisNew schedule proposed by the Fair Work Commission provides employees with an entitlement to unpaid "pandemic leave".AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
ArticleBinding Nominations under attack: Is your binding death benefit nomination really binding?A document expressed to be a 'binding death benefit nomination' for his benefits in his SMSF was found to be invalid,.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleGood news for Directors and Officers - successful appeal against Bridgecorp decisionA judgment that directors may be unable to rely on D&O liability insurance to fund defence costs has been reversed.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIncentivising philanthropic support for charities in response to COVID-19: Private and public ancillary fundsTo support increased demands, the Government is incentivising ancillary funds to increase distributions to charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Common provisions in trust deeds that cause practical problemsThis edition of 'It depends' discusses common provisions in trust deeds that cause practical problems.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Do I need a shareholder agreement?A shareholder agreement is a tailored document that governs how the shareholders of a company interact with each other.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Do I pay stamp duty on a change of trustee?This edition of 'It depends' discusses whether you need to pay stamp duty on a change of trustee.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt depends – What is a family foundation?What is a family foundation? How is it structured? What are ancillary funds? Can they have DGR status?AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNZ court finds political and charitable purposes not mutually exclusive in Greenpeace caseOrganisations partly engaged in non-charitable or political activities may be able to register as charities in New Zealand.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePPSA update: PPS Bill to extend PPS Lease from one year to two years passed by ParliamentThe PPS Bill that proposed amendments to the meaning of a 'PPS Lease' in the PPSA has been passed.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleReduction in red tape for transport operators – leases/hire agreements of serial numbered goods for less than 12 months no longer require registrationWelcome amendments to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) have reduced red tape for businesses.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleReminder: Reporting entities with financial years ending 31 March 2020 have until the end of 2020 to lodge modern slavery statementsDue to COVID-19, the Government provided a temporary extension to the reporting deadlines under the Modern Slavery Act. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward