In challenging economic times fundraising becomes paramount, and charities and NFPs relying on more than government funds need to think outside the box. This session will examine some of the challenges to the traditional way of raising money and proactive changes that may be beneficial, including:
The taxing of property developments seems to be a never ending learning curve with the various issues and traps that can continually arise. This session explores recent developments, along with some of the nuances that are arising in practice, including:
The taxing principles of deceased estates and testamentary trusts (TTs) follow some of the guidelines that apply to other trusts. However, they also have their own quirks and complexities that practitioners need to be aware of. This session explores some of the issues that arise in practice when dealing with a deceased estate’s or a TT’s tax obligations, including:
Victoria’s Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 ushers in the biggest payment reform in years. This session unpacks what Victorian construction lawyers need to know and how to guide clients through the transition. It covers:
The taxing principles of deceased estates and testamentary trusts (TTs) follow some of the guidelines that apply to other trusts. However, they also have their own quirks and complexities that practitioners need to be aware of. This session explores some of the issues that arise in practice when dealing with a deceased estate’s or a TT’s tax obligations, including:
Inter-generational loans are becoming more common as a result of reduced housing affordability and a tightening economy. While the temptation can be to adopt a “she’ll be right attitude”, experience indicates that a well-drafted comprehensive written agreement will withstand the test of time. This session will provide a guide to documenting and drafting water-tight loan arrangements, including:
Accountants can often be requested by clients and other parties to provide letters or sign documents for various purposes, or prepare letters to third parties relating to a client or ex client. Whilst an instinctive feeling of wanting to be obliging with those requests may often be felt, it can be a good idea to give each request close examination as to whether obliging is doing the right thing by themselves. This session explores the topic including:
Victoria’s Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 ushers in the biggest payment reform in years. This session unpacks what Victorian construction lawyers need to know and how to guide clients through the transition. It covers:
Legal professionals face unique challenges in maintaining a healthy and respectful workplace. The pressures of legal work can exacerbate the negative impacts of discrimination, harassment, and bullying, leading to a toxic environment and significant legal risks. This session provides lawyers with the tools and knowledge to effectively combat these issues, including:
Repaying a loan in part or in full from a private company in the required timeframe, or entering into a complying loan arrangement with an obligation to make minimum yearly loan repayments, are ways to minimise the adverse tax consequences that Division 7A can bring. So, can you use funds from the same company the loan is with to repay the loan in part or in full, or to meet the minimum yearly repayments? This session explores the legislation and the ATO’s views on the matter, including: