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Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox

Welcome to Smarter Lawcast, the official podcast of Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm. We pride ourselves on our Smarter Law approach, where we work with our clients to creatively solve their legal and business challenges. Tune in to be educated and entertained by our experts’ take on topical legal issues. LinkedIn:@Hall & Wilcox Facebook:@HallandWilcox Instagram:@hallwilcox https://hallandwilcox.com.au/

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00:22:55

Business Succession - Succession planning for family...

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2025/12/09

⁠⁠Erin Brown⁠⁠ and Emma Woolley discuss the role of the family office in succession planning, including trends in family governance, how families can prevent future conflict and why documenting values and preparing the next generation is key to preserving wealth and purpose across generations.

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00:27:12

Self-insurers in Australia - Psychological injuries...

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2025/12/08

⁠⁠⁠Ilona Strong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stephanie Driscoll and Ben Clarke discuss how psychological injury work claims are assessed in Western Australia and South Australia.

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00:18:28

Business Succession - Succession planning: do you...

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2025/12/02

⁠Erin Brown⁠ and Jacqui Barrett discuss the transition of directly held businesses and why it is vital to plan for the transition of your business, whether to ensure a smooth transfer of wealth and control to the next generation or to avoid an unexpected business partner in case of an unplanned death or total and permanent disability. Putting in place planning tools, such as buy sell deeds and shareholder agreements can help ensure continuity and stability.

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00:23:32

Self-insurers in Australia - Psychological injuries...

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2025/12/01

⁠⁠⁠Ilona Strong⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rebecca Huleatt and Kate Frost discuss the differing approaches taken in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory towards psychological injuries in the workplace.

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00:39:15

Australia’s international law obligations for climate...

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2025/11/26

Nathan Kennedy and guest Gillian Moon discuss the Australian Human Rights Institute’s ‘State of Denial’ report, and the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion, in which it stated, among other points, that all states have a binding international law duty to prevent significant harm to the earth’s climate. They outline Australia’s emissions, human rights law obligations, the significance of the ICJ opinion, and what practical steps companies should be taking now to align themselves with

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00:12:51

Business Succession - Succession planning for...

Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox ·

2025/11/25

Erin Brown and James Whiley discuss the fundamentals of business succession planning, including why a structured plan matters, how different business structures impact succession and the key documents and strategies that help business owners protect continuity, preserve family harmony and plan for the unexpected.

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00:19:44

Self-insurers in Australia - Psychological injuries...

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2025/11/24

⁠⁠Ilona Strong⁠⁠⁠ and Angela Brookes discuss psychological injuries at work in Queensland, including what is compensable and how to defend these types of claims.

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00:22:34

Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on migration...

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2025/11/18

⁠Mark Dunphy⁠ and Kristopher Kunasingam discuss Australia’s approach to migration and its intricate employment laws. There’s many issues for foreign investors to be aware of, from visas to employer record-keeping obligations, strict unfair dismissal to penalties for non-compliance.

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00:22:26

Self-insurers in Australia - Psychological injuries...

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2025/11/17

⁠Ilona Strong⁠⁠ and Andrew Stamp outline two hypothetical scenarios and explore how Victorian law deals with psychological injuries at work.

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00:11:21

Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on South East...

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2025/11/11

Mark Dunphy and Ed Paton discuss key issues for South East Asia investors to consider when investing in Australia, including how to navigate Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approvals and the effect on foreign investment that new merger clearance laws from 1 January 2026 will have.

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00:24:03

Self-insurers in Australia - Psychological injuries...

Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox ·

2025/11/10

Ilona Strong⁠ and Tim Ainsworth discuss how NSW law applies to psychological injuries in the workplace. They outline two hypothetical scenarios, exploring what needs to be satisfied for a claim to be compensable and what defences are available under NSW law.

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00:29:19

Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on the UK

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2025/11/04

Historical ties bind Australia and the UK – but the legal systems have evolved to be very different, particularly in financial regulation and industrial relations. Chris Brown and guest Nigel Clark discuss the UK and Australian markets. There are plenty of opportunities for UK companies looking to invest, while challenges include making incorrect assumptions about the Australian legal landscape and navigating Australia’s foreign investment approvals process.

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00:17:12

Doing Business in Australia - Spotlight on the US

Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox ·

2025/10/28

Mark Dunphy⁠, Jacqui Barrett and Ben Hamilton discuss key issues US investors need to navigate when investing in Australia. They explore the sectors currently attracting US investors, the growing influence of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) on cross-border deals and the impact of Australia’s new merger clearance regime – including the serious risk of a deal being declared void if investors don’t comply.

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00:27:14

Navigating whistleblower obligations under the new...

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2025/10/27

Alison Choy Flannigan and Nathan Luker, co-founder of Your Call, unpack the new whistleblowing obligations for aged care providers under the new Aged Care Act, commencing 1 November 2025. They discuss internal vs external reporting pathways, confidentiality requirements and what providers must do now to comply – from updating policies to building a culture that supports safe disclosures.

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00:14:59

What triggers a Tax Practitioners Board review and...

Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox ·

2025/10/21

Jacqueline McGrath and Sara Shahin discuss the evolving role of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) – from changes to the Tax Agent Services Act to new code obligations and what triggers a TPB review. They break down breach reporting requirements, extended investigation timeframes and what tax practitioners should be doing now to stay ahead.

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00:40:33

Cyberzone: Data, ransomware & the power of cyber...

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2025/10/20

Partner and Head of Cyber Eden Winokur⁠⁠⁠ and barrister Tamir Maltz explore the use of cyber injunctions in Australia in response to data breaches. The discussion includes how they work, when to seek them and the value they offer victims of data breaches. They also discuss non-publication orders, class action risk and how Australia compares with the UK in the use of cyber injunctions.

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00:15:57

Section 167 assessments: Asset betterment methodology

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2025/10/14

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.

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00:24:23

Mergers for not-for-profits: what you need to know

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2025/10/13

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.

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00:23:00

Tax Records – What you need to know about state taxes...

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2025/10/07

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.

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00:21:45

Tax Records – Building a strong tax governance framework

Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox ·

2025/09/30

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.

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