January 2025

Understanding the Changes to the Capital Gains Withholding Regime

On 1 January 2025, significant amendments to Australia’s Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime came into effect. Designed to ensure the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can collect tax liabilities from non-residents selling Australian properties, these changes were part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Bill, which passed both […]

Understanding the Changes to the Capital Gains Withholding Regime Read More »

Building on Mistakes – Structural Defects

Key Lessons from Whitaker v F.P & H.S Keogh Pty Ltd Understanding the importance of contractual compliance and adherence to engineering designs is critical in the construction industry. The recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) case, Whitaker v F.P & H.S Keogh Pty Ltd [2024] VCAT 708, highlights the consequences of failing to meet

Building on Mistakes – Structural Defects Read More »

Scroll to Top