In this edition of It Depends, private client partner Clinton Jackson outlines what we know so far of the 2026 federal Budget, including where we are with capital gains tax, negative gearing and discretionary trusts.
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2026. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage will increase to $1,004.90 per week, or $26.44 per hour.
In this episode of It Depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about how the 2026 federal Budget changes might affect your estate planning.
Who, what, where with associate Francesca De Silva. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
In this episode of It Depends, associate Sacha Robinson explains how to choose the right jurisdiction for your trust. While it’s usually best to use the law of the state where the trust deed is signed, other factors such as where the trust is managed and where assets and trustees are located are also important.
In this episode of It Depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the difference between superannuation member benefits and death benefits and why it matters for your estate planning and tax outcomes.
In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the tax differences between superannuation member benefits paid before death and death benefits paid after.
In this edition of It Depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem explains what happens when a member of an SMSF loses capacity.
In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Joanne Casburn and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team, catch up for a lively chat over coffee.
In this edition of It Depends, special counsel Tom Walrut covers the expanding reach of payroll tax into passive investment and superannuation assets.
In this edition of It Depends, associate Alfred Jackson explores the various ways you can get paid when selling your business.
In this episode of It Depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson provide a February 2026 update on Division 296 tax, the tax on large superannuation balances.