by Gavel Law | Jul 14, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax CGT, Gavel Law, Negative Gearing, Private Equity, Private Wealth, Property Law, Superannuation, Tax Avoidance, Taxation Law, Trusts
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 26 June 2026 and introduces significant changes affecting residential property investors and self-managed superannuation funds. Two measures are particularly important for Gavel Law...
by Gavel Law | Sep 17, 2025 | Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Employment LAw, Private Equity, Private Wealth, Tax Avoidance, Taxation Law
Recent media coverage has highlighted the use of loan forgiveness schemes in executive remuneration, particularly in private equity–backed companies. These arrangements typically involve executives receiving loans to acquire shares in their employer, with the...
by Gavel Law | Apr 4, 2023 | Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Gavel Law, Private Equity, Superannuation, Taxation Law
In ZG Operations v Jamsek the Full Federal Court has determined that section 12(3) of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) (SGA Act) does not apply to an independent contractor relationship where the worker uses a company, trust or other...
by Gavel Law | Feb 21, 2023 | Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Gavel Law, Private Equity, Private Wealth, Property Law, Taxation Law
More Government Overreach Ordinary Australians, vulnerable and wealthy alike, will be exposed and at risk of being targeted for identity theft, cybercrime and discrimination. The Australian Federal Government proposes to implement a public register of beneficial...
