In raising default assessments, the Commissioner of Taxation may utilise the ‘asset betterment’ methodology to deem an amount to which tax will be payable. Jacqueline McGrath and Lloyd Miller explain the methodology and outline what sort of mistakes taxpayers commonly make in challenging these assessments.

Nathan Kennedy, Alison Choy Flannigan and guest Alex Green from Loom Consulting explore the drivers behind not-for-profit mergers – from regulatory pressures to funding and leadership change – and share practical guidance on how boards can navigate mergers with clarity, care and purpose.

Frank Hinoporos⁠ and Bradley White uncover the hidden traps in state taxes – covering land tax, payroll tax and stamp duty quirks that continue to catch businesses off guard across different jurisdictions.

Todd Bromwich and Frank Hinoporos discuss why strong corporate tax governance matters – and how in-house legal and boards can build a framework that protects against financial, legal and reputational risk.

⁠Alison Choy Flannigan⁠ is joined by Alison Daly-Thomson, Michael Tangonan and Maxine Evers to discuss how inclusive recruitment can support greater cultural diversity in the legal profession. They explore barriers facing graduate lawyers and students and share practical ways firms and universities can foster belonging and representation.

Ilona Strong and Angela Brookes discuss when an injury may be considered to have occurred in the course of employment. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes.

⁠⁠Juliet O'Brien⁠⁠ and Lizzy Goldfinch explore how women can define their purpose and bring all aspects of wealth planning together. They discuss legacy, values and the importance of aligning financial, legal and personal decisions to support what matters most.

Stephanie Driscoll and Ben Clarke join ⁠Ilona Strong⁠ to discuss how WA and SA determine whether an injury may be considered work-related. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes.