Mingqiang 
On 21 June this year, the New South Wales Government introduced a new housing policy for first home buyers called the “First Home Buyer Choice”, which allows eligible buyers to choose to pay an annual property tax instead of a lump-sum stamp duty. After five months of negotiation, the property reform backed by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has now passed Parliament.
Many people who have settled in Australia often need to travel between Australia and China to handle various matters, such as property transactions, banking, and so on. However, sometimes when you are in China and cannot come to Australia in time to deal with matters here, arranging a Power of Attorney in advance may be a good option. A Power of Attorney can grant someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your behalf.
In business, the lease is at the heart of the relationship between landlord and tenant. Signing a lease agreement is a significant commitment for both parties. Today we’ll discuss retail leases and the circumstances in which the written notice principle must be followed.
What is a lien in Australia? In which areas of everyday life can liens arise? What types of liens exist, and what should you watch out for with each? Read on for the answers.
In our previous article “Requirements and Process for Applying for Divorce in Australia”, we introduced the conditions that must be met and the specific application process for applying for divorce in Australia. The article mentioned that one of the requirements for applying for divorce is the separation requirement—before applying for divorce, you and your spouse must have been separated for at least 12 months.
In recent years, Australian businesses have frequently been targeted by hackers, leading to leaks of users’ personal information. Legislation and regulation around personal data privacy have become a national hot topic, and this has also made spam email more prevalent. It is not uncommon to receive a dozen or more marketing emails from different companies each day, and the build-up of these messages can cause us to miss important emails. In this article we focus on how businesses should set up a lawful marketing email system.
On an Australian visa grant letter, you will often see visa conditions identified by four-digit codes. Many visa holders don’t fully understand what these conditions mean. These visa conditions must not be ignored. Breaching them can cause serious problems for your future Australian visa renewals, immigration, or studies. Today we will walk you through the various Australian visa conditions and explain the key points you need to know.
When living in China, if people run into minor disputes — such as a minor traffic collision — the two sides often choose to settle the matter privately once they reach an agreement. So after moving to Australia, does the concept of a “private settlement” exist here as well?
We previously discussed what to do if the item you received from an online purchase is not the one you ordered. Today, let’s look at another situation that often arises with online shopping: what should you do when the seller fails to ship your order?
In previous articles we have covered a number of estate-related topics. This article outlines the NSW legal rules governing Letters of Administration.
