This session provides an overview of the statutory sentencing discount scheme for Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) matters in NSW. Robert Hoyles details the statutory provisions governing discounts on sentencing as well as summarised some of the key cases. Moreover, the session provides practical tips on how to protect your client’s discount. 

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As a strata buildings get older, major structural components begin to fail and maintenance becomes more expensive. At some point, further maintenance may become unviable and “strata renewal” options need to be explored. From a legal perspective, strata renewal can be undertaken under Part 10 of the Strata Scheme Development Act (“New Strata Renewal”) or through more traditional avenues that have been available under the Strata Scheme Development Act since its inception (“Traditional Strata Renewal”).

This presentation examines the methods under the both New Strata Renewal and Traditional Strata Renewal, provides a comparison between the two methods including a review of a few case studies.

This session covers the legal framework governing superannuation splitting in family law matters and common issues that arise, such as requesting a former spouse’s superannuation information. This presentation also discusses the case of Bulow & Bulow [2019] FamCAFC 3 and the complexity of defined benefit superannuation entitlements in family law proceedings. Furthermore, Fadiya Ali emphasises the importance of valuing pensions in family law proceedings. 

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We live in a globalised society where the residence of beneficiaries can change. Through the relationships of a beneficiary, an Australian family may have members who are non-Australian tax residents or foreign persons. This session will review the tax issues which arise including CGT and non-resident beneficiaries, land tax and stamp duty surcharges and trust distributions to non-resident beneficiaries.

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023

This session will consider recent cases that have appeared in the Real Property List in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Cases discussed cover topics such as rectification, e-conveyancing and caveats, effective charging clauses, statutes of limitations and mortgages, s 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), trust law, and costs.

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

The way in which inheritances are treated in family law has been, and continues to be, a challenging one. Contention as to whether they are an asset or financial resource (or neither), contributions issues, timing, and how they affect the overall division of the assets arises in many matters. This session will explore those issues, the application of the legislation, and recent cases, with a view to providing guidance as to how inheritances are dealt with in the context of a relationship breakdown. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

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Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

This session will provide an update on New South Wales foreign surcharge purchaser duty and land tax, discuss the impact of Australia’s double-tax treaties with other countries and identify who is now exempt. Other topics covered will include getting the due diligence right from the start, key traps to watch out for and what to do if your clients receive a foreign surcharge notice of investigation.

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.