In the recent Federal Circuit Court decision of Australian Building and Construction Commissioner v Dig It Landscapes Pty Ltd [2017] FCCA 2128, Judge Vasta made some scathing remarks about the ...
In the recent Federal Circuit Court decision of Australian Building and Construction Commissioner v Dig It Landscapes Pty Ltd [2017] FCCA 2128, Judge Vasta made some scathing remarks about the conduct of the CFMEU on a Brisbane construction site.
In the recent decision of Paul Johnson v BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation Pty Ltd [2017] FWC 4097, Commissioner Hampton found that, although the employee had engaged in misconduct constituting a valid reason for dismissal, the dismissal was nevertheless harsh due to a number of mitigating factors.
There is currently a significant amount of payroll tax audit activity. Grouping is a common audit target. The difficulty for businesses and their advisers is that the grouping provisions are complex, and often counterintuitive.
In this informative video, CGW Partner Belinda Winter discusses some of the workplace policies that all employers must have in place.
In this informative video, CGW Partner Belinda Winter discusses some of the workplace policies that all employers must have in place.
It can be a distressing experience for the victims of family violence to cross-examine, or be cross-examined by, their violent former partner in family law proceedings. The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2017 purports to address this concern by allowing self-represented litigants to ask and
It can be a distressing experience for the victims of family violence to cross-examine, or be cross-examined by, their violent former partner in family law proceedings. The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2017 purports to address this concern by allowing self-represented litigants to ask and
The Labour Hire Licensing Bill has been passed by Queensland Parliament, introducing a mandatory licensing regime for the labour hire industry. The new regime is expected to commence in 2018 (though a formal commencement date is yet to be proclaimed). The new regime will significantly affect transport operators that use
In the recent decision of Lane (Trustee), in the matter of Lee (Bankrupt) v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2017] FCA 953, Cooper Grace Ward acted for the trustee in bankruptcy, who sought directions from the Court regarding the administration of a trading trust where the bankrupt was the trustee.
In the recent decision of Lane (Trustee), in the matter of Lee (Bankrupt) v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2017] FCA 953, Cooper Grace Ward acted for the trustee in bankruptcy, who sought directions from the Court regarding the administration of a trading trust where the bankrupt was the trustee.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has recently handed down the decision of Queensland Building and Construction Commission v Turcinovic [2017] QCA 77, confirming that, once the Queensland Building and Construction Commission has made a payment under a homeowner’s insurance policy, the builder will have very limited grounds on which to
In this video, CGW Partner Fletch Heinemann discusses double tax agreements.
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.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.