Vanessa Thompson from Cooper Grace Ward's property, planning and environment team sits down with private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem to share her professional journey and insights into the firm. The conversation explores the evolution of planning and environment law while offering a glimpse into balancing a legal career with family life.

[Audio] setting up a business with a friend.

The amendments to protect small businesses from unfair contract terms in contract arrangements has come into force.

There are a number of steps to be followed and laws that govern how and when employers can make an employee redundant.

Article contains link to a video where we get to know CGW partner, Belinda Winter.

This article examines some recent Federal Court cases and comments on potential implications for the current tax regime.

This paper focuses on tax and other restructuring issues which should be considered before clients transfer assets.

This episode of Taxland discusses tax evasion - from historic cases on the eastern ports to cash coming in via airports.

The Court ruled that an Uber driver was supplying ‘‘taxi travel'' and was consequently required to register for GST.

Looks at questions of law that may arise when determining a taxpayer's residency under the ordinary concepts test & domicile test.

Link to video where Fletch Heinemann gives us an insight into his life.

Article contains a link to a video: who, what and where with Sarah Lancaster.

Discover what drives lawyer Janice Yong in her legal career at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers. Learn about her journey in the profession, her passion for the work, and what alternative path she might have taken outside of law.

Special counsel Rebecca Edwards and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discuss Rebecca's transition from aged care to elder law, exploring her dedication to supporting families during challenging times. The conversation covers the critical role of enduring powers of attorney and the legal complexities clients encounter when planning for their future.

The paper considers tax-effective structuring and implications of tax planning strategies in an asset protection context.

Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Linda Tapiolas break down the 2026 federal Budget's proposed changes to discretionary trusts, examining new tax rates, beneficiary credits, and exemptions. As legislation continues to evolve, they explore the complexities of restructuring trust and company arrangements and explain why businesses should adopt a cautious approach to these significant reforms.

There has been a recent trend for the ATO to investigate cases of GST 'base erosion'.

The Senate has voted to abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal and repeal the Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012.

DPNs - when directors are personally liable for a company's tax liability, when those amounts can be remitted & defences.

The dark places of what happens when a taxpayer has a dispute with the Commissioner.