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The 2026 Federal Budget: Implications Of Proposed Tax Changes To Testamentary Discretionary Trusts

The 2026 Federal Budget has introduced significant changes to how discretionary trusts, including testamentary discretionary trusts (TDTs), will be taxed. If passed, these changes have far-reaching implications for estate planning strategies that many families use to protect and pass on wealth.

Australia Tax

Barry Nilsson

Insurers Not Directly Joined To Proceedings For Claimed Defective Plumbing Work

Whether the Court of Appeal should overturn a decision of the County Court to refuse to directly join the respondents’ insurers to a proceeding seeking damages for allegedly defective plumbing works carried out by the respondents, and whether there was any error in the trial judge’s interpretation of the relevant Ministerial Order.

Australia Insurance

Barry Nilsson

What Is The Role Of The Board In Overseeing ESG Initiatives?

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors measure how responsibly a company operates across its environmental impact, treatment of people, and standards of governance. As investors, customers, and employees demand greater accountability, ESG oversight has become a core board responsibility, not an optional add-on.

Australia Commercial

LegalVision

Addressing Rising Costs In Construction & Infrastructure Projects

Australia Real Estate

Cooper Grace Ward

SP6534 v Elkhouri; Owners Corporation SP6534 v Perpetual Corporate Trust Ltd [2024] NSWCA 279 (In Eq. Div) (27 November 2024)

Australia Real Estate

Swaab

Commercial Litigation Update - May 2026

Australia Commercial

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Frustrated FWC: Looking Beyond The “Plumber’s Crack”

Australia Employment

Swaab

Australian Anti-Money Laundering AML/CTF Tranche 2 Laws Are Coming

Australia Government

Swaab

Oberto Pty Ltd v The Owners Strata Plan No 2004 No 2 [2026] NSWCATCD 24 & Costs In Strata Disputes – Rule 38 Of Civil And Administrative Rules 2014

Australia Litigation

Swaab

Mandatory Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme: What You Need To Know

Australia Energy

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can My Business Collect And Record Driver’s Licences?

Australia Privacy

LegalVision

2026–2027 Federal Budget: Major Tax Reforms Reshaping Wealth And Investment

Australia Tax

Coleman Greig Lawyers

The Next Chapter For Native Title Compensation: What The Yindjibarndi Decision Means For WA Mining

Australia Environment

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 31 Collective Bargaining Under Pressure: Wages, Inflation, And The Fight For Fair But Sustainable Wages

Australia Employment

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How To Deal With Key Jamming: Legal Advice For Employers

Australia Employment

LegalVision

Who, What, Where, With William Head (Video)

Australia Law Performance

Cooper Grace Ward

Changes To Visa Income Thresholds From 1 July 2026

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Struggling With Personal Debts (Video)

Australia Insolvency

Worrells

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