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Coercive Control in NSW
Coercive Control in NSW: What Behaviour Can Now Be a Criminal Offence? Coercive control is now a criminal offence in New South Wales, marking a significant change in how the law responds to domestic abuse. For people experiencing a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, the law may provide important protection. For people accused of coercive control, the consequences can be serious, and early [...]
New Financial Year, New Employer Obligations
New Financial Year, New Employer Obligations: What Businesses Need to Review The start of a new financial year is an important time for employers to check that their workplace obligations, payroll systems and employment arrangements are up to date. From 1 July 2026, several changes affect employers, including changes to superannuation payment timing, and increases to minimum wages and award rates. For businesses, these [...]
Are Family Trust Assets Protected in Divorce?
Are Family Trust Assets Protected in Divorce? Family trusts are commonly used for tax planning, business structuring, succession planning and asset protection. However, when a relationship breaks down, assets held in a family trust may still be relevant to a family law property settlement. A trust does not automatically place assets beyond the reach of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘the [...]
Testamentary Trusts and the “Death Tax” Debate
Testamentary Trusts and the “Death Tax” Debate: Where Things Stand Now Recent Federal Budget announcements about discretionary trusts have caused confusion for many families, particularly those who have a testamentary trust included in their Will or are considering one as part of their estate plan. Some commentary described the proposed changes as a “death tax”, while others suggested testamentary trusts could lose some of their [...]
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