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Cooper Grace Ward leads tax rankings in Queensland | Doyles Guide 2024

Oct 23, 2024 | cgw.com.au | Annie Smeaton |William Head |Ellen Fraser

We are proud to announce that Cooper Grace Ward, along with partners Fletch Heinemann, Linda Tapiolas and Sarah Lancaster have been listed in the latest Doyles Guide rankings for Leading Tax Law Firms and Leading Tax Lawyers in Queensland for 2024. These awards highlight lawyers and law firms excelling in tax advice and tax disputes matters within the Queensland legal market, as identified by clients and peers.
Significant changes coming to Queensland's anti-discrimination laws

Oct 17, 2024 | mondaq.com | Annie Smeaton |William Head

Introduction The Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Act 2024 (Qld)received assent on 19 September 2024. The Respect at Work Act will make significant changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) . This includes the introduction of six new protected attributes and a positive duty to implement measures to eliminate unlawful conduct. These changes will take effect on 1 July 2025.
A short case about a short de facto relationship

Oct 16, 2024 | cgw.com.au | Annie Smeaton |William Head |Sabina Hartley-Davis

Video transcriptHello, hello, everyone. I’m Justine Woods. I’m the family law partner at Cooper Grace Ward. And today, I thought I would talk about a short case regarding a short de facto relationship. Henry and Cuso caseAnd it’s a very neat, plain case. This is not a complicated video today. This is about a case of Henry and Cuso where the parties were married for two years.
Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Tax Agent Services – the Amended Determination for the Code of Professional Conduct - Cooper Grace Ward

Oct 15, 2024 | cgw.com.au | Annie Smeaton |William Head |Sabina Hartley-Davis

In this episode of TaxLand, Fletch and Sarah catch up on the recent developments for tax agents, who will need to comply with the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024.
Significant changes coming to Queensland’s anti-discrimination laws

Oct 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Annie Smeaton |William Head

From 1 July 2025, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) will include six new protected attributes and a positive duty to eliminate unlawful conduct. IntroductionThe Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Act 2024 (Qld)received assent on 19 September 2024. The Respect at Work Act will make significant changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) . This includes the introduction of six new protected attributes and a positive duty to implement measures to eliminate unlawful conduct.
Watch your step! Neither employer nor principal contractor liable for worker’s failure to watch where they are going

Nov 14, 2023 | cgw.com.au | Scott Hay-Bartlem |Annie Smeaton |Sabina Hartley-Davis |Elyse Staunton

In the recent District Court decision of Morris v Evolution Traffic Control Pty Ltd [2023] QDC 195, an employer and principal contractor were both found not liable for a trip and fall on a raised section of bitumen at a traffic site. This case serves as an important reminder that the duty owed by employers and principal contractors is only to act reasonably in all the circumstances, and that employees themselves must remain alert and vigilant to all hazards while on a worksite.
Podcast: Coffee with CGW – Get to know Annie Smeaton - Cooper Grace Ward

Nov 13, 2023 | cgw.com.au | Scott Hay-Bartlem |Annie Smeaton |Craig Turvey |Charles Sweeney

In this episode of the ‘Coffee with CGW’ podcast, join us for a coffee chat with workplace relations and safety partner Annie Smeaton and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. Their candid conversation delves into Annie’s background, explores her life outside work, and discusses what gets her excited about her work.
Minimum wage to increase to $882.80 per week from 1 July 2023

Jun 6, 2023 | mondaq.com | Gemma Sharp |Annie Smeaton

What are the minimum wage increases for 2023? The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage as part of its wage review. The national minimum wage will increase to $882.80 per week (or $23.23 an hour) from 1 July 2023. The weekly rate is based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. Additionally, minimum wages in modern awards will increase by 5.75% from 1 July 2023.
Minimum wage to increase to $882.80 per week from 1 July 2023

Jun 1, 2023 | cgw.com.au | Gemma Sharp |Annie Smeaton

Topics: Workplace relations and safety What are the minimum wage increases for 2023? The national minimum wage will increase to $882.80 per week (or $23.23 an hour) from 1 July 2023. The weekly rate is based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. Additionally, minimum wages in modern awards will increase by 5.75% from 1 July 2023.