In the case of Dryandra Investments Pty Ltd v Hardie by her guardian ad litem Ian Torrington Blatchford [2024] WASC 24, the Supreme Court of Western Australia examined a key aspect of estate planning and structuring: ensuring proper succession for the roles of appointor and guardian. The decision underscores the risks that arise when these crucial roles are overlooked, and succession is not addressed by an appointor or guardian before they lose capacity or pass away.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that 11 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

The New South Wales Supreme Court has reconvened for a second time, this time addressing the implications of a lost trust deed.  This decision highlights the crucial responsibility of trustees to properly preserve trust deed documents, not only to maintain the trust’s validity but also to prevent adverse outcomes, such as taxation or duties.

In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

To close our series, Tom Niklai, Director at Goodhouse Partners tackles the issue of forging partnerships in the housing sector and how we can drive collaboration between different stakeholders.

The NSW Supreme Court's decision in Gainer Associates has crucial implications for self-managed superannuation funds. The case examined Gainer’s attempts to amend its governing rules, specifically addressing the distribution of death benefits and the remuneration of trustees. This case highlights the court’s emphasis on compliance with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the importance of transparency with regulatory bodies.

The Gainer case serves as a vital reminder for SMSF trustees to prioritise due diligence, transparency, and adherence to compliance standards.

In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

In the seventh instalment of our HA Housing Insights series we speak with Brad Hosking, Chief Executive Officer of the National Affordable Housing group of companies (NAH). Brad gives insight on innovative ways to change the housing landscape.