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10 March 2026
In this edition of It Depends, special counsel Tom Walrut covers the expanding reach of payroll tax into passive investment and superannuation assets. ...

Coffee with CGW – Get to know Leeann Murphy

Join us for a coffee chat with family law special counsel Leeann Murphy and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Leeann’s background, explore her life outside work, and discuss what gets her excited about her work.

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Insolvency insights: related party loans and unreasonable director-related transactions

A recent Federal Court decision has provided some useful insights on how related party loans will be considered in an insolvency context, particularly in relation to unreasonable director-related claims against directors and their relatives. For insolvency practitioners it also provides insight into how the assignment of claims might effectively be used to mitigate litigation risks.

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Queensland trusts can now run for 125 years – what you need to know

In a significant boost to tax planning arrangements and intergenerational wealth management, Queensland trusts will be able to run for 125 years from 1 August 2025. This change, introduced under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), will increase the current maximum life of trusts (called the perpetuity period or vesting period) by 45 years to 125 years (up from the existing 80-year limit).

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Coffee with CGW – Get to know Ben Williams

Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution special counsel Ben Williams and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Ben’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work.

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