CGW Podcasts

Welcome to Cooper Grace Ward's podcast channel. Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent Australian law firm based in Brisbane, supporting national and international clients.

CGW Podcasts is a business podcast hosted by Cooper Grace Ward, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cooper Grace Ward hosts CGW Podcasts, a business show with 48 episodes published.

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  SMSFs with CGW - Ban on SMSFs using borrowing to acquire residential real estate from August 2026

  Aug 18, 202612 min

  In this episode of SMSFs with CGW, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson are joined by senior associate Keeghan Silcock to unpack the new rules banning SMSFs from using borrowings to acquire real estate that is not 'business real property'. They explain why this is not simply a ban on residential property, and cover the transitional rules, contract requirements and refinancing limits that apply from 10 August 2026.

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  Inside the Claim with CGW - Dirty Dancing and doors on Daydream

  Aug 10, 202635 min

  Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW , Cooper Grace Ward's workers' compensation podcast that offers a behind-the scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett, Jess Byrne and Chris Murphy discuss Filippe v CCIG Investments Pty Ltd , a Magistrates Court claim arising from a workplace incident at Daydream Island Resort involving an executive housekeeper who injured her shoulder pulling a hotel room door shut against a gust of wind. Jess and Chris unpack the inconsistencies in the plaintiff's evidence, including an unrelated shoulder injury from a 'Dirty Dancing' style lift five months earlier, and how those inconsistencies shaped the magistrate's findings on foreseeability and whether the forces involved were sufficient to cause the injury. They also cover the debate over door chocks and why the final award fell well short of the amount claimed. Tune in for a candid look at how factual inconsistencies and expert evidence combine to defend a workplace injury claim through to trial.

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  Coffee with CGW - Get to know Vanessa Thompson

  Aug 3, 20268 min

  In this episode, Vanessa Thompson from our property, planning and environment team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem to discuss her journey to Cooper Grace Ward and her experience at the firm. They also reflect on how planning and environment law has evolved over the years, and touch on Vanessa’s life outside work with two kids and two corgis.

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  Inside the Claim with CGW - A brush with some rocky ground

  Jul 28, 202622 min

  Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW , Cooper GraceWard’s workers’ compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from those who ran them. In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joinedby insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to discuss the District Court case of Sneddon v Petts . Damien and Catherine explore a workplace injury on a rural hobby farm involving a brush cutter, focusing on the disputes around liability and the credibility of evidence. Catherine shares insights on the challenges of assessingwitness reliability, managing pleadings, and navigating complex injury claims in a less conventional work environment. Tune in for practical reflections on preparing for trial and what it takes to secure a successful outcome.

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  Coffee with CGW - Get to know Rebecca Edwards

  Jul 9, 202610 min

  Join us for a coffee chat with special counsel Rebecca Edwards and partner Scott Hay-Bartlem, both from our private client team. Together, they explore Rebecca’s journey from aged care to elder law, her passion for helping families through difficult times, and chat about her busy weekends with kids’ soccer and trips to the beach. Plus, they dive into the importance of enduring powers of attorney and the challenges clients face when navigating these legal complexities.

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