03 September 2025
Parties have always contested the use of ‘add-backs’ in property settlements. Recent legislation changes and case law clarify how the court now approaches this issue. ...
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Cooper Grace Ward and partner Laura Gahan have been recommended in the latest Doyles Guide rankings for Leading Agribusiness Lawyers and Law Firms.
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In a major decision, the High Court has confirmed that, when assessing redeployment, employers need to consider whether they can make changes to how they use their workforce.
Cooper Grace Ward has once again been ranked in Leading Health & Aged Care Law Firms in the latest Doyles Guide listings.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an unwell employee, finding that the employee failed to comply with lawful directions by being uncontactable during regular office hours and completing work off the clock.
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When a child seeks gender-affirming medical treatment, parents may not always agree on what is best. This article explains how parental responsibility works in these circumstances, when the Court becomes involved and what recent cases tell us.