Category: Local Government
Celebrating Connection at Beck Legal’s Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
We were thrilled to open the doors after hours of our Bendigo office last week for June’s Be.Bendigo After 5 networking event, welcoming 80 professionals from across our local business community. Guests were welcomed by Beck Legal Senior Associate and 2025 Young Professional Award Winner Shaun Stephenson, alongside Be.Bendigo’s CEO Hayley Tibbett, who officially kicked ...
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Federal Government Bans SMSF Borrowing for Residential Property
Daniel ColeManaging DirectorCommercial and Succession Planning The Federal Government today announced further changes impacting residential property investors by declaring that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) will no longer be permitted to acquire residential property that are subject to borrowings by banning SMSF’s from borrowing to purchase residential property. Prior to this announcement the Superannuation Industry ...
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Have 100 Points of Identification Ready Before You Need It
Many people are surprised to learn that proving their identity can become a significant hurdle when dealing with legal, financial, or property matters. With the introduction of stronger Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements across Australia, having sufficient identification is becoming increasingly important. AML laws are designed to prevent fraud, identity theft, money laundering and other financial crimes. These requirements ...
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Budget Announcement and Further Changes
Daniel ColeManaging DirectorCommercial and Succession Planning The Federal Government has announced two major concessions to its proposed tax changes anticipated to commence from 1 July 2027; the first being that small businesses turning over up to $10 million would be eligible for a 50 percent concession on capital gains when selling CGT ‘active assets’, this ...
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A Community Conversation Shaping the Future of Housing in Swan Hill
Sarah HawleySolicitorProperty and Development The recent “May Means Business” Secondary Dwelling, Infill Housing & Investment Pathways event held at our Tourism and Cultural Visitor Experience Centre highlighted the growing community interest in infill dwellings and the important role they can play in addressing housing needs across regional Victoria. We are very fortunate to have a ...
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Trust Changes in the Budget: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Daniel ColeManaging DirectorCommercial and Succession Planning What has been proposed? Small business owners who use corporate beneficiaries to receive trust distributions may be affected by the government’s recent announcement of proposed tax changes as part of the Federal Budget. However, we are still waiting to see the detail, including how excess franking credits from trust ...
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Testamentary Trusts and the Proposed Trust Tax Changes
Nathan ScottDirectorWills and Estates Why Testamentary Trusts MatterTestamentary trusts are an important estate planning tool for many families. Because of their discretionary nature, they are often used not only for potential tax planning benefits, but also for asset protection. In particular, they can help protect family assets as they pass to beneficiaries who may later ...
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30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts
Daniel ColeManaging DirectorCommercial and Succession Planning What has been announced Since the Government announced its intention to introduce a 30% minimum tax on the taxable income of discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028, many questions have arisen about whether existing client structures should be restructured and what any transition to a new structure might involve. ...
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Supporting Regional Athletes on the International Stage
Meaningful community support is about more than sponsorship. It’s about backing people who are working hard to create opportunities, especially when geography makes the path more challenging. Through the Beck Legal Community Fund, we’re proud to support local individuals and initiatives that reflect dedication, resilience and a commitment to excellence. One of those individuals is ...
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More Changes to Victorian Rental Laws. What Property Investors Need to Know
Shannon ChessellsAssociateProperty and Development Victoria’s residential rental laws have undergone significant reforms in favour of renters, with further changes on the way. Several major changes are already in effect. One of the most noteworthy is the ban on no fault evictions, introduced on 25 November 2025. Rental providers can no longer issue renters with a ...
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