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In traditional thinking, making a will is a relatively taboo topic. In Australia, however, making a will is a common legal act. If a person wishes their estate to be distributed according to their wishes after death, making a valid will is the only way to achieve this. With growing awareness of asset planning and wealth succession, many clients have recently been asking about Australian estate law. In this article we discuss how a person’s assets are inherited if they pass away without a will. We will also cover the legal issues surrounding wills in Australia in subsequent articles.

When taking part in certain recreational activities in Australia (such as Treetop, bungee jumping, etc.), you are sometimes required to sign a waiver. If you refuse to sign, you are not permitted to take part.

Many small business owners have been affected during the pandemic, and many may be considering selling their business. If you are preparing to sell a business in Australia for the first time, it is important to note that throughout the process you will need to consult both a lawyer and an accountant, and fully prepare all documents required by both buyer and seller to help the sales process run smoothly.

Many people believe Australian family law is more protective of women, and so assume women will receive a larger share of property after divorce. Others think that if one party commits a serious wrong, such as an affair, the party at fault will be allocated less of the couple’s joint property, or required to pay corresponding compensation. In fact, both of these are misconceptions. Property division after divorce is based on many factors and standards. Today, we will walk through the issue of property division after divorce.

The further worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has added yet more pressure on small and medium businesses that have already struggled through the past two years. Recently, to reduce the adverse impact of the pandemic on SME owners, the Australian government has introduced a series of measures to ease the burden on small and medium business operators. Under the latest policy dated 13 January 2022, the NSW Government has extended rent deferrals and waivers for commercial tenants with annual turnover below AUD 5 million.

On Monday this week, Djokovic won his appeal at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). After several hours of legal argument, the court hearing decided to quash the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa. Judge Anthony Kelly said that Djokovic had not been given sufficient time to speak with Tennis Australia officials and his lawyers in order to respond to the notice that his visa was being cancelled.

Many people dote on their cats and dogs as treasured family members, working for their furry masters by day and scooping litter by night. They don’t mind going hungry themselves, but their pet’s water must be fresh and flowing.

When a shareholder wants to raise funds, establish a new company, end a relationship with other shareholders, or retire, they may choose to sell the shares they hold. When buying or selling shares in a private company, the most important step is entering into a share sale agreement to protect your own interests. So what exactly is a share sale agreement? What clauses does it involve? When you buy or sell shares in Australia, how can you protect your interests and complete the transaction smoothly? Today’s article gives you the best answer.

As practitioners, we have seen many cases where clients put in a great deal of effort and hard work to obtain an Australian Permanent Resident visa, only to have their PR visa cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs for various reasons.

“You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can be used as evidence against you in a court of law. Before questioning, you have the right to speak with a lawyer. During questioning, you also have the right to have a lawyer present. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one can be appointed to you by the court if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you also have the right to stop answering at any time.”