Discretionary trusts that own ‘residential land’ in New South Wales or hold an ownership interest in a company or unit trust that owns residential land in New South Wales must ...
Discretionary trusts that own ‘residential land’ in New South Wales or hold an ownership interest in a company or unit trust that owns residential land in New South Wales must amend their trust deeds to exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries before midnight on 31 December 2019, otherwise foreign land tax
‘How do you feel about signing a prenup?’ There’s no way around it – it’s an unromantic conversation to have with your partner. There is no doubt, however, that a financial agreement is the highest the law has to offer to protect your wealth in the event of separation from
AUSTRAC collects and shares financial data with the ATO. The ATO uses this data to identify individuals who may not be declaring all of their income. Taxpayers should expect the ATO to review funds coming into Australia – regardless of the amounts – and be prepared to explain the source
Generally, an attorney appointed under a general or enduring power of attorney cannot enter into a conflict of interest transaction.
In the case of Guild v Stasiuk, the Court was required to determine whether a prenuptial agreement was effective in ousting or excluding the Court’s jurisdiction to consider a wife’s claim for spousal maintenance after the couple had separated.
There is increasing interest in the development of Australia’s hydrogen industry, bolstered by some early wins and growing investment into research and development.
To finalise your separation with your spouse or de facto partner, you will generally need to consider more than just obtaining a divorce. There are five separate issues you may need to think about depending upon your circumstances.
Medical and allied health industry businesses using service entities must check their service entity arrangements comply with payroll tax laws.
Since 10 September 2019, personal cross-examination is no longer allowed in family law proceedings in which there is an allegation of family violence. Personal cross-examination is where a party (the witness party) is asked questions by another party (the examining party), instead of by a legal practitioner.
In Walker v Newlands Northern Underground Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 96, Justice Crow calculated future economic loss by discounting a discounted figure. Will this novel approach become the norm in Rockhampton?
While fun and enjoyable for most, work Christmas parties can turn into HR nightmares. Here is what you need to do to ensure that you and your staff are well prepared.
The New South Wales Supreme Court has confirmed how trusteeship of an SMSF works where a member and trustee loses capacity and then dies.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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