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Who, what, where with Susan Bryant

15 January 2021

Susan tells us what she enjoys most about her work supporting departments and workgroups across the firm.

Payroll tax audit activity surges as a result of data matching – watch out for these traps

14 January 2021

We have recently seen a surge in payroll tax audit activity as the state revenue authorities have received data from other sources, including the ATO and ASIC.

No negligence in welfare management of emergency services worker on night of catastrophic fire

8 January 2021

In Giles v State of Queensland [2020] QDC 332, the District Court of Queensland dismissed an injured worker’s claim on the basis the State was not negligent in its management and welfare checking during his attendance at a catastrophic fire.

Can I sack my ex-partner?

18 December 2020

My ex-partner is screaming at my staff, throwing tantrums in the tea room and has a client-losing attitude. Can I sack them?

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Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

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10 February 21

Employers that underpaid compulsory superannuation up to 31 March 2018, and did not take advantage of the amnesty, will now generally be subject to a base penalty of between 100% and 200% of the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC).

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25 March 21

Our team of leading experts will equip you with a detailed understanding of what will affect you and your clients in 2021 and show you how the major developments of the past 12 months have changed the industry.

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Who, what, where with Susan Bryant

Payroll tax audit activity surges as a result of data matching – watch out for these traps

No negligence in welfare management of emergency services worker on night of catastrophic fire

Can I sack my ex-partner?

Our expertise

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

Upcoming events

Webinar – The superannuation guarantee amnesty has ended – and the stakes for identifying and fixing compulsory superannuation mistakes just got higher

2021 Annual Adviser Conference

Our values

Mutual respect

Outstanding service

Team spirit

Honesty

Curiosity