Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Chair
Brett Young, National Tax Director, Nexia Australia
Variation of Trust
Varying a trust can have significant legal, taxation, and succession consequences if not carefully managed. This session explores the principles governing trust variations, including amendment powers, beneficiary considerations, resettlement risks, and the circumstances in which court approval may be required. Practical guidance will also be provided on implementing variations effectively while minimising disputes, unintended tax outcomes, and challenges to the validity of trust changes.
Presented by Denis Barlin, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
Presenters
Brett Young, National Tax Director, Nexia AustraliaWith over 30 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and a tax lawyer, Brett brings thorough tax expertise and commercial insight to the Nexia Australia team. He delivers practical, result-driven solutions, whether it’s addressing technical tax matters or a broader business or legal challenge. As National Tax Director, Brett leverages his extensive expertise to provide tax technical, strategic, and training support to the Nexia team nationwide. He is committed to keeping everyone informed of the latest developments by delivering clear, commercially focused tax insights through regular sessions and articles for both the team and their clients. Brett provides expert advice in numerous areas of taxation. He can provide advice on business taxation, business and investment structuring, capital gains tax, international tax planning, transfer pricing, GST, state taxes and salary packaging, including fringe benefits tax. Brett is passionate about advising clients on their business decisions and takes great satisfaction in helping his clients succeed and generate wealth
Denis Barlin, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers
With a particular focus on the SME market, Denis Barlin advises on all aspects of revenue laws, including income tax, CGT, GST and State taxes generally - including stamp duties and land tax. As well as taxation, Denis provides advice on trust law matters generally and superannuation. Denis is a regular speaker for professional associations including the TIA and has been a regular contributor to a number of professional journals.
