ArticleMaster Industry Code of Practice registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator: Good to go!The newly approved Code will assist parties in the chain of responsibility to discharge their obligations under the HVNL.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
VideoCan an SMSF buy real property from a related party?Whether your SMSF can buy a real property from a related party.AustraliaWealth ManagementCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt depends – do I have the mental capacity to make a binding death benefit nomination for my superannuation? Does a person have the mental capacity to make a binding death benefit nomination for their superannuation.AustraliaWealth ManagementCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – What will happen to my pet if I die?Transcript & link to video discussing what's going to happen to your pet if you die.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO findings of fraud or evasion – how a taxpayer and their adviser should respondCooper Grace Ward tax partner Fletch Heinemann is helping accountants manage issues around ATO findings.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
VideoThe distinction between de facto and married couplesThere are complexities and time limits to be aware of and you need those appropriately managed as soon as possible.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
Video[Video] Add-backs in family law property settlementsAn add-back is an asset or an item which should have existed in the property pool, but has been spent or wasted.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNon-arm's length expenses (NALE) and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) – the new rules for general expenses finally released!Bill proposes to implement most recent ATO interpretation around NALE & SMSFs.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe end of the road? Implications for franchisees at the end of the term of their franchise agreement?Franchisees will not own the rights to a franchise business forever.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe Key To Success - Liability Of The Hotelier To The Intoxicated PatronAn intoxicated party recovering compensation will always grab a headline. This case was no exception.AustraliaInsuranceCooper 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
ArticleProposed Changes to Land Valuation Procedures DelayedThe QLD State Government has announced that the proposed Valuation of Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 will be delayed pending further consultation with industry groups and stakeholders.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO clarifies views on SMSF borrowing (LRBA) and non-arm's length incomeTD 2016/16 provides some more clarification on ATO views about when the NALI rules will apply to a related party LRBA.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO rules that replacing properties securing a Division 7A 25-year loan does not trigger any Division 7A consequencesA loan will be a complying 25-year loan under Division 7A if the requirements in section 109N are satisfied.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO view on pensions - what you must knowThe ATO has released TR2011/D3 about when a pension starts and stops.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleBill seeks to abolish age limits governing superannuation contributionsBill introduced seeking to abolish current age limits governing payment of superannuation by employers. AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWatch this space: Queensland Parliament set to pass ‘chain of responsibility' reformsThe reforms could then commence in all states and territories, other than Western Australia and the Northern Territory.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Is a nesting arrangement a good idea?Link to video & transcript of the video discussing the pros & cons of having a parenting nesting arrangement with your ex.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleBill seeks to abolish age limits governing superannuation contributionsA private member’s bill put before the House of Representatives seeks to abolish the current age limits governing the payment of superannuation by employers in Australia. AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNo unfair dismissal after repeated mobile phone use when drivingIn the decision in Ben Starkey v Cootes Transport Group Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 228, Fair Work Australia dismissed an employee’s unfair dismissal application. The employee had been dismissed for serious misconduct when he was observed using a mobile phone while driving the employer’s fuel tanker.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward