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Webinar - The biggest reform to the Retirement Villages Act 1986 in 40 years – What every resident and advisor should know
Apr
22

Webinar - The biggest reform to the Retirement Villages Act 1986 in 40 years – What every resident and advisor should know

The most significant changes to the Retirement Villages Act are coming into effect on 1 May 2026. These reforms introduce stronger protections for residents and new obligations for retirement village operators — changes that could significantly impact financial outcomes for those entering retirement living.

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When wealth protection and family law collide
Feb
24

When wealth protection and family law collide

Wealth protection strategies are often implemented with the best of intentions - to preserve family wealth, protect the balance sheet, plan for succession. But when relationships break down, those same structures and transactions (trusts, companies, guarantees, related-party loans, “Bank of Mum and Dad” advances) can be tested, scrutinised and, in some cases, unravelled.

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Anti-Money Laundering Laws Discussion for Professional and Real Estate Services
Oct
28

Anti-Money Laundering Laws Discussion for Professional and Real Estate Services

From 1 July 2026, lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, real estate agents, and other professionals providing designated services will come under the Australian AML/CTF regime.

Join us for a focused discussion, facilitated by Paul Gray, Principal at Harwood Andrews who will help you stay ahead of these important changes and ensure your business is ready.

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Webinar - Trusts, Property, and Taxes: What You Need to Know
Aug
20

Webinar - Trusts, Property, and Taxes: What You Need to Know

This webinar is aimed at accountants and financial planners with an interest in taxation relevant to Trusts & Property.

Hear the Harwood Andrews team provide an update on the following topics:

  • Latest tax developments with trusts - Rob Warnock, Principal Lawyer

  • Understanding the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) - : Jamie McCallum, Senior Associate and Maddie Luppino, Associate

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Webinar - Testamentary Trusts, Transfers & Taxes
May
23

Webinar - Testamentary Trusts, Transfers & Taxes

This webinar is aimed at accountants and financial planners with an interest in Estate Planning and Property Law.
Hear the Harwood Andrews Business Law team provide an update on the following topics:

The use and structure of testamentary trusts in estate planning.
- Alasdair Woodford, Principal Lawyer

Tips and traps of property transfers
- Jamie McCallum, Senior Associate

An update on Land Tax
- Joseph Flanagan, Associate

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Geelong Directors' Briefing: Governing for Outcomes - Challenges and Opportunities in the NFP Sector
Mar
15

Geelong Directors' Briefing: Governing for Outcomes - Challenges and Opportunities in the NFP Sector

Harwood Andrews in conjunction with KPMG are proud to be sponsoring this local AICD event. Join Harwood Andrews Principal Paul Gray as moderator at this Directors’ Briefing as a panel of experts share insights on:

  • Succession planning and board renewal;

  • Family boards and the benefit of increasing independence; and

  • Whether the Constitution remains relevant.

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AICD GEELONG DIRECTORS’ BRIEFING: CHALLENGING A BOARD’S STATUS QUO
Dec
2

AICD GEELONG DIRECTORS’ BRIEFING: CHALLENGING A BOARD’S STATUS QUO

Harwood Andrews in conjunction with KPMG are proud to be sponsoring this local AICD event. Join Harwood Andrews Principal Paul Gray as moderator at this Directors’ Briefing as a panel of experts share insights on:

  • Succession planning and board renewal;

  • Family boards and the benefit of increasing independence; and

  • Whether the Constitution remains relevant.

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Trusts are back (or the new black)
June
18

Trusts are back (or the new black)

This seminar is aimed at Accountants, Financial Planners and those advising individuals and companies.

The regulatory environment for small businesses continues to evolve, and keeping across both the broad policy developments and the details is always a challenge.  
Join Rod Payne, Principal Business Law; Rob Jeremiah, Principal Business Law and Paul Gray Principal Lawyer Business Law in their review and commentary

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Small business tax and growth update
Mar
20

Small business tax and growth update

This seminar is aimed at Accountants, Financial Planners and those advising individuals and companies.

The regulatory environment for small businesses continues to evolve, and keeping across both the broad policy developments and the details is always a challenge.  
Join Rod Payne, Principal Business Law; Rob Jeremiah, Principal Business Law and Don Robinson Principal Lawyer Business Law in their review and commentary.

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Small business tax and growth update
Mar
14

Small business tax and growth update

This seminar is aimed at Accountants, Financial Planners and those advising individuals and companies.

The regulatory environment for small businesses continues to evolve, and keeping across both the broad policy developments and the details is always a challenge.  
Join Rod Payne, Principal Business Law; Rob Jeremiah, Principal Business Law and Paul Gray Principal Lawyer Business Law in their review and commentary

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