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It Depends – Can I access my super?

19 April 2021

In this week’s edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem answers the question 'can I access my super?'

22 CGW partners and team members listed in Best Lawyers Australia

16 April 2021

Best Lawyers has announced its annual list of leading lawyers, and Cooper Grace Ward is thrilled to have 22 partners and team members across 16 practice areas included in the 14th edition.

Tips for negotiating transactions in a COVID and post-COVID environment

15 April 2021

Mergers, acquisitions and general commercial transactions are set to be quite different in a COVID / post-COVID world. CGW’s corporate advisory team suggests the following tips for businesses and entities in navigating this more uncertain environment.

Can a trustee in bankruptcy lodge a caveat over a home that is held on trust?

14 April 2021

It is possible for a trustee in bankruptcy to make a claim to property held by a bankrupt on trust

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Upcoming events

Regional roadshow – Professional firms – will your arrangements for distributing profits be reviewed by the ATO?

20 April 21

Mackay - Rockhampton - Toowoomba - Sunshine Coast - Townsville - Cairns - Gold Coast

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Webinar – New laws relating to casual employees – what employers need to know

30 April 21

Following the decision of Workpac Pty Ltd v Rossato in 2020, employers were left with uncertainty regarding their casual workforce, with concerns of misclassification and ‘double dipping’.

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Webinar – Should my fund go into pension phase?

11 May 21

Making the choice to commence a pension with superannuation in your SMSF can provide substantial tax benefits. But will these benefits always be realised on every occasion and in all circumstances?

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Interactive online training – Employment law essentials – what employers must know

19 May 21

It is absolutely essential that employers comply with the legal obligations owed to employees. Failure to comply with employment laws can result in significant penalties for employers and individual decision makers.

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