The requirement to withhold GST on the sale of new residential premises has been in place for nearly two years. This session explores the practical issues that arise including discussion of how the rules apply to more complex scenarios, the obligations and issues that arise for the purchaser and vendor, and the consequences when withholding and notification obligations are not met.
Featuring: Simone Bridges, Baker McKenzie, Sydney
[27 minutes] [0.44 CPD hours/units]
The legal profession is high-pressure by nature, but that’s no excuse for poor workplace culture. With rising awareness of psychosocial hazards and legal obligations around bullying, harassment, and discrimination, it’s time for legal practices to take meaningful action. This session arms practitioners with the knowledge and tools to foster a safer, more respectful workplace, and stay on the right side of the law. Topics covered include:
Expert witnesses play a vital role in many family law proceedings, and the use single experts is often preferred to the use of adversarial experts in both parenting and property matters. While the purpose of the appointment of the single expert is to provide the court with independent assistance in its decision making, that independence may be compromised if parties do not deal with the single expert in the appropriate fashion. This session will look at the ins and outs of working with single experts, including:
The Queensland Planning and Environment Court plays an important role in adjudicating and resolving planning and environment protection disputes between developers and councils in Queensland. In this program, Vanessa Maruna, from Holding Redlich, in Cairns, provides an update on decisions of the Court over the last eighteen months on a variety of issues, and their practical implications.
The General Practice CPD Power Pack range for general practitioners has been designed to enable you to complete all or part of your CPD for the current CPD year. The range will provide you with your CPD in the one place with easy online access. You will be able to view the recorded content and attend the live content.
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Andrew Verspaandonk interviews Carolyn Sparke, QC
18 May 2021
Electronic conveyancing is here and with it some practical ethics challenges.
This session looks at what they are and how to handle them effectively, including:
The General Practice CPD Power Pack range for general practitioners has been designed to enable you to complete all or part of your CPD for the current CPD year. The range will provide you with your CPD in the one place with easy online access. You will be able to view the recorded content and attend the live content.
Don’t wait until the last quarter rush – get in early and get your CPD started now
The long-anticipated Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms are no longer a distant prospect - they’re happening. From July 2026, thousands of accountants across Australia will be legally required to implement anti-money laundering systems, vet clients, and report suspicious transactions under AUSTRAC’s watchful eye.
Subject: Legal CPD | Legal Compulsory CPD