Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox

Major changes to capital gains tax and negative gearingare set to reshape how property and other capital investments are taxed in Australia. With the 50% CGT discount being replaced by cost base indexation, anew 30% minimum tax on capital gains and restrictions on negative gearing, what should taxpayers and their advisers be thinking about now?In this episode of Smarter Lawcast, Jonathan Shaw isjoined by Todd Bromwich to unpack the key changes, what is already law and what remains proposed or in draft, and the practical considerations for investors ahead of 1 July 2027. They also work through two examples to show how the newCGT and negative gearing rules could apply in practice.

Is having a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) enough tomake a meaningful difference? For businesses, genuine reconciliation takes more than good intentions.In this episode of Smarter Lawcast, Nathan Kennedy isjoined by Joshua Gilbert, Keshi Moore and Ruby Hunt to explore how businesses can move beyond commitments to build meaningful relationships, create opportunities for First Nations communities and drive lasting change.

Getting diverse talent through the door is only the beginning. Creating genuine inclusion means ensuring people have the support, opportunities and sponsorship to build careers, progress and lead.Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Keerthi Ravi, Senior Legal Counsel at PWC and founder of Diverse Women in Law to explore the relationship between cultural identity and belonging, why representation alone isn’t enough and the role leaders can play in backing diverse talent for the long term.

WA’s workers' compensation scheme has been rewritten from the ground up – and for self-insurers, the new framework leaves little room for missed deadlines or technical mistakes. From tighter liability decision timeframes to stricter settlement and notice requirements, getting the process right matters.Hall & Wilcox Partner ⁠Ilona Strong⁠ is joined by Special Counsel Megan Cramp to explore how the reforms are playing out in practice, including changes to psychological injury claims, tax treatment of settlements and why strong systems and early evidence gathering are more important than ever. 

What does it mean when someone feels they need to change their name to fit in? The stories behind our names can reveal powerful insights about identity, culture and the experiences that shape us.Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Diana Yaqco and Jade Tillekeratne to explore the personal and professional significance of names, why some people choose to adapt or change them, and how curiosity and respect can help createworkplaces where people feel they belong.