The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026
19 February 2026
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A recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision has exposed a loophole concerning future property that could leave first-ranking secured creditors unprotected, even when comprehensive security deeds are in place. The case highlights the risks of relying solely on standard PPSA definitions when securing interests in future property.
If a business supplies a product that becomes, or may become, unsafe, it has a duty to quickly remove the risk to public safety, notify consumers and the responsible Commonwealth Minister and offer compensation publicly in accordance with Australian Consumer Law requirements.
Cooper Grace Ward has once again been recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings across multiple key practice areas, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to delivering expert legal advice and outstanding client service in Queensland.
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to phase out junior rates in three modern awards.
In this episode of It Depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the difference between superannuation member benefits and death benefits and why it matters for your estate planning and tax outcomes.
In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson explain the tax differences between superannuation member benefits paid before death and death benefits paid after.
Aidacare, a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider, has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking following the ACCC’s assertions of unfair contract terms and false or misleading representations regarding consumers’ rights to remedies for faulty products.
Amid rising unfair dismissal claims in schools, two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide helpful guidance on when teacher misconduct justifies dismissal.
A record 27 lawyers from Cooper Grace Ward have been listed in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers Australia.
Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine has announced Cooper Grace Ward as a winner in their 5-Star Employer of Choice Awards for 2026, marking an impressive tenth consecutive year of receiving this honour.
In this edition of It Depends, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem explains what happens when a member of an SMSF loses capacity.
Who, what, where with lawyer William Head. Hear how long he’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what he would be doing if he wasn’t working in law and what he loves about his job.