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In this webinar tax specialist presenter Matthew Cridland, Partner - K&L Gates, discusses the new Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) provisions that come into operation on July 2023 and what practitioners will need to consider now. Matthew also provides an update on the circumstances where the expanded 'economic entitlement' provisions may apply, potentially triggering a duty liability.

All real estate lawyers and conveyancing practitioners are encouraged to view this session, particularly if they are negotiating long term contracts that will settle after the new tax is operative or working on matters that may give rise to an economic entitlement.

Presenter: Matthew Cridland, Partner, K&L Gates

CPD: 1 CPD Substantive law

Date of recording: 23 March 2022

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