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Published Fri, 24/04/2026 - 12:15 | Gabrielle Renotte

We’re delighted to welcome Jason Banna back to Turks as Special Counsel in our Life Insurance, Superannuation and Financial Advice team.

Jason returns to the firm Turks after four years in house with TAL, bringing valuable client side insight across complex superannuation and life insurance claims, disputes and regulatory matters. His experience spans multi jurisdictional litigation, tribunal proceedings, regulatory reviews, and Federal Court appeals.

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Payday Superannuation - Mandatory Payment Timing Changes from 1 July 2026

Published 21.04.2026

What is changing?

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation contributions on each payday, rather than on a quarterly basis. This is one of the most significant changes to superannuation administration in recent years and has real implications for cash flow, systems and governance.

The core rule

NSW Workers Compensation Reform Update: Draft Regulations and Guidelines Released

Published 21.04.2026

Draft regulations and guidelines to support the implementation of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act and the Workers Compensation (Modernisation and Reform) Act (the Amendment Acts) were released for public consultation on 20 April 2026.

The reforms introduce significant changes to how claims are managed, how injured workers are supported, and what employers and insurers must do to comply.

Published Thu, 16/04/2026 - 14:32 | Tessa Hills

Turks is proud to share that seven of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia, across five areas of practice.

Congratulations to our recognised lawyers:

Sydney
Adele Fletcher (Recognised since 2026)

Personal Injury Litigation

Dominic Maait (Recognised since 2025)

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Published Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:24 | Gabrielle Renotte

Turks was pleased to be featured in Lawyers Weekly coverage examining gender equity across major Australian firms.

Drawing on the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) data, Turks was ranked among the top 10 best performing firms in narrowing the gender pay gap.

As our CEO Zoë Leonard notes:
“These results reflect the collective accountability of our people in reinforcing values grounded in connectedness, integrity and opportunity for all.”

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