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Given the doubts that have been cast regarding claims by Indonesian officials that no cases of foot and mouth disease have been recorded in Bali’s cattle in recent months, the strengthening of Australia’s biosecurity laws should be welcomed.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, senior associate Tom Walrut talks about the recent announcements concerning land tax changes in Queensland. Are the changes happening, what are the takeaways from all this and what should your planning considerations be going forward?

In this episode of TaxLand, Fletch and Sarah catch up on the recent developments for tax agents, who now need to comply with the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024. They journey through the new provisions regarding how tax agents need to deal with false or misleading statements and consider whether Sarah’s support of the Brisbane Broncos might ‘substantially influence’ the decision of a client to engage Sarah for tax agent services… lucky she’s not a tax agent!

October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think about safety in your business. This week, partner Belinda Winter looks at managing psychosocial hazards and risks in your workplace.

Cooper Grace Ward and partner Belinda Winter have been listed as finalists in the 2022 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards. As Queensland’s only state-wide

Last week, Lawyers Weekly announced the finalists for the annual Women in Law Awards. Cooper Grace Ward received two finalists’ nominations: Wellness Advocate of the

In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Fletch Heinemann talks about distributions from foreign trusts and the amount that is subject to tax under section 99B.

October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think safety in your business. This week, special counsel Gemma Sharp looks at common health and safety risks in the workplace and steps organisations can take to keep their workers safe.

Cooper Grace Ward and CGW Structures have been selected as finalists in the 2022 SMSF Awards, which are coordinated by SMSF Adviser magazine and voted on by SMSF professionals across Australia.

In this edition of ‘It depends’, graduate Steven Cawood talks about negative gearing trust structures and, in particular, what they are and when they’re appropriate.

In this episode of TaxLand, Fletch and Sarah walk through the dark places of what happens when a taxpayer has a dispute with the Commissioner, and what the taxpayer needs to do to meet their burden of proof. Hint: they will need to show their amended assessments are excessive and what they should have been.

Click below for who, what, where with lawyer Megan Cheng. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t a lawyer and what she loves about her job.