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New biodiversity trading scheme announced – opportunities open to land managers
Biodiversity certificates can be bought and sold on a market similar to the current carbon trading scheme.
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Questionable outcomes following recent vegetation clearing decision
Article discusses major impacts of recent court decision making exempt clearing work assessable under a planning scheme.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
I only want what's fair – some cautionary advice in family law world
Before you leave for your initial family law consultation, avoid the temptation to pre-empt what the advice will be.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Is my potential inheritance relevant to property settlement?
An imminent inheritance will be, more often than not, relevant to property settlement matters.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It depends – Does my family discretionary trust need an appointor?
Transcript & link to video – what is an appointor? Why have one? Does a FD trust need one?Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Does my family trust deed need to be stamped?
When you establish your family trust deed, check the stamping requirements in your state, as they could vary.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?
Transcript & link to video on whether your super death benefit should go to your estate under your Will.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?
What is a FD trust? What does bringing kids into conrol look like? So should I?Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It depends – What is a child maintenance trust and when can I use one?
Special requirements to setting up a child maintenance trust and benefits of them.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Who can witness my documents?
This edition of 'It depends' explains who can witness your documents and what kinds of documents need to be witnessed.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Why mediate?
Family law mediations and why parties should go to mediation.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
When can I receive my share of an estate?
Transcript & link to video discussing when you can receive your share of an estate.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Yes or no to same-sex marriage – does this affect you?
If same-sex marriage is legalised, it will not create any additional rights for same-sex couples in a family law sphere.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Treasury releases proposed measures to include LRBAs in total superannuation balances
A Treasury consultation paper has proposed new integrity measures, one of which will affect SMSFs entering into LRBAs.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Public-Private Partnerships – the balancing act of risk and value for money
Article highlights risks for governments & statutory authorities with regards to Public-Private Partnership developments.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Whitton v Dexus Funds Management Limited [2019]
Plaintiff failed to establish liability against an operator of shopping centre after she was struck by a mobility scooter.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
No agreement? No worries – landholders reimbursed for the cost of negotiating CCAs even when agreement is not reached
The laws acknowledge that negotiation is part of a business transaction so landholders should be compensated accordingly.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Through the thick of it: navigating vegetation clearing laws in Queensland
Vegetation clearing laws at the local, state and national levels can be complex, and failure to comply can be costly.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Vegan activism – sometimes more harm than help
Farmers and landowners should implement biosecurity management plans on properties to avoid these biosecurity risks.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Are you a developer? If so you may be entitled to deductions for site improvements off your statutory valuation
Deductions for site improvements apply for all land valued using the Site Value methodology.Cooper Grace Ward
