For the 2009 financial year there will be a 50% reduction in the minimum payment pensioners must take from their account. This means that for people who have already taken half of the current minimum payment, a further payment is not required until the 2010 financial year.

On 14 September 2011 the ATO issued draft ruling SMSFR 2011/D1.

Cooper Grace Ward's latest podcast episode examines the new restrictions on SMSF borrowing for real estate purchases, clarifying widespread misconceptions about what constitutes a 'residential real estate ban.' Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson, alongside senior associate Keeghan Silcock, break down the business real property test requirements and explain the critical transitional rules taking effect from August 2026.

Anyone with super funds should review their estate plan now to ensure that it is not adversely impacted by the new rules.

Transcript & link to video discussing child inclusive mediations. What they are, how they work, when they might be suitable.

The commercial or non-tax aspects of a restructure can be just important, if not more so, than the tax issues.

An employer was found liable for the deliberate actions of a manager, who verbally and physically bullied the plaintiff.

The broad purpose of the new rules as a result of the amalgamation of the courts is to simplify and expedite matters.

What is a family foundation? How is it structured? What are ancillary funds? Can they have DGR status?

Due to COVID-19, the Government provided a temporary extension to the reporting deadlines under the Modern Slavery Act.

Legislation that deals with family and domestic violence in Queensland has been amended to include coercive control.

Clients often seek advice about options to appeal after an unfavourable decision regarding their family law matter.

Discusses different types of dispute resolution that a party may participate in, whether or not they have begun court proceedings.

Recent ABS marriage and divorce statistics and the benefits of financial agreements.

Explains how losses are treated in property settlement matters & when losses were caused by the reckless conduct of a party.

Transcript & link to video discussing the 2 important dates for land tax in Qld being the valuation date & the liability date.

Agribusinesses should be considering carbon farming opportunities and ways to transition to low emission technologies.

Transcript & link to video discussing where the grandchildren fit in regarding you superannuation death benefit.

Discussion about whether your superannuation death benefit can be paid to your siblings.

The FIRB application fee payable depends on the nature and value of the acquisition for which approval is sought.