ArticleSMSFs and COVID-19 relief – what auditors need to look at!The ATO have made clear what they require auditors to obtain from SMSFs that have provided relief.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleStamp duty concession for transferring real estate between SMSFs in NSWNSWCAT set aside a notice of assessment for transfer duty on transferring real estate from one sole member SMSF to another.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleChain of responsibility: Tasmanian Supreme Court increases penalty for severe risk overloading offenceTransport operators should review policies and procedures so that comprehensive measures are in place to manage risks.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCountdown to CoR changes – Tip #6 for transport and logistics operatorsTip 6 for handling changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law that commence soon.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCountdown to CoR changes – Tip #8 for transport and logistics operatorsManaging subcontractors is an important aspect of CoR compliance. .AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDo you engage owner drivers in New South Wales? GCCD changes commence on 1 January 2019The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has revised rates and extended GCCD obligations to additional areas of NSW.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNTC set to launch new edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods CodeThe new edition contains a number of significant changes to reduce the regulatory burden of the Code on business owners.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleManaging employee absenteeism from a legal perspectiveThere are a variety of reasonable management actions that can be taken by employers to help manage staff absenteeism.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO Releases Its Views On Binding Nominations In SMSFsBinding death benefit nominations are an integral part of many estate plans.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWorkplace Gender Equality Agency releases 2015-16 dataThe Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) report is a snapshot of Australia's overall performance on gender equality.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFranchising review could mean hefty penalties for franchisorsNew government statements suggest that franchisors in breach of franchising regulations could soon face hefty penalties.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
PodcastPodcast: Coffee With CGW – Get To Know Andrew VellaSpecial counsel Andrew Vella from the litigation and dispute resolution team sits down with private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for an engaging conversation about his professional journey and what drives...AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCooper Grace Ward
ArticleACNC: Applying the Hunger Project Australia decisionWith the ACNC's interpretation of the decision, endorsement as a PBI in Australia may be available to more charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTime to comply – Public Ancillary Funds (Public AFs)Public AFs must review all governing documents, distributions and investments to ensure compliance with the Guidelines.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
Article2016 superannuation Budget changes, changed!Treasurer Scott Morrison recently announced changes to a number of 2016 Budget superannuation contribution measures.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCost Of Amendment And Non Disclosure - The WCRA Straight JacketThis recent Supreme Court application again highlights the constraints of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 when it comes to awarding costs in another's favour and how judicial creativity can be used to restore equitable balance.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployer excused from liability for employee's psychiatric injuryThe Court considered the scope and extent of an employer's duty of care to avoid causing psychiatric injury to employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHarmonisation Of National Occupational Health And Safety LawOn 18 May 2009 an agreement was reached by all Federal, State and Territory governments, except for Western Australia, to a national framework for uniform OHS laws.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNo common law term of mutual trust and confidence implied into Australian employment contractsThe High Court held that there was no common law duty of mutual trust and confidence implied into an employment contract.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNon-compliance with section 302(2) WCRA. Is this sudden death?Non-compliance with the section's 60-day time limit does not prevent a claimant pursuing a common law damages claim.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward