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September 8, 2026 · Q

Australia’s Doxxing Offence Explained: When Can Doxxing and Calling Someone Out Online, or Publishing Their Personal Information, Amount to a Crime?

In Australia, publishing another person's real name, address, phone number or workplace after an online argument may be more than an internet dispute. Federal law added a Doxxing offence from 10 December 2024, and whether conduct is criminal turns on whether the distribution is menacing or harassing; the general maximum is 6 years' imprisonment.

September 8, 2026 · Q

De Facto Property Settlement in Australia: If the Other Person Has Not Divorced, Can “I” Still Claim Property Rights?

A guide for people in Australia whose partner never divorced a legal spouse: how a de facto relationship is established, how financial and non-financial contributions are weighed, assets held in another name, asset transfers, evidence, and the two-year time limit.

September 3, 2026 · Q

What Should International Students Do After Being Assaulted by a Group or Robbed at a Station? A Guide to Reporting to Police, Preserving Evidence and Following Up with Police

A practical guide for international students assaulted or robbed at an Australian station, covering immediate safety, police reports, evidence preservation, follow-up, youth offenders and victim support.

September 3, 2026 · Q

Why Is an Ex-Partner Still on the Mortgage When One Party Was Awarded the Home After Divorce? What Should Be Considered for the Property Transfer and Refinancing?

A practical guide to keeping the family home after divorce, covering title transfer, joint mortgage liability, refinancing approval, settlement deadlines and options if a lender refuses finance.

September 2, 2026 · yulia

What Are the Common Legal Disputes When Buying Property in Australia? A Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Avoiding Pitfalls in Established-Home Purchases and Home-Building Projects

A guide to common Australian property disputes involving agent pressure, final-inspection defects, building contracts and concealed problems, with steps for preserving evidence and seeking redress.

August 28, 2026 · yulia

How to Make a Legally Valid Will in Australia and Avoid Common DIY Mistakes Among Chinese Australians That Can Invalidate It?

A valid Australian will must meet strict capacity, form, signing and witnessing requirements. Understand what it should cover, which assets sit outside the estate, common DIY pitfalls and when to update it.

August 27, 2026 · Q

If You Have No Job, Will You Lose Custody of Your Child in an Australian Divorce? Family Law Parenting Arrangements Explained

Having no job or stable income during separation does not decide parenting arrangements. Australian courts focus on the child's best interests, care history, future living arrangements and safety risks.

August 27, 2026 · Q

Do Australian PR Holders Pay Foreign Buyer Tax When Buying a Home? FIRB and NSW’s 9% Surcharge Purchaser Duty Explained

Australian PR status may remove a FIRB approval requirement but not NSW's 9% foreign buyer surcharge. Check the 200-day test, home exemption, visa status and ownership share before signing.

August 21, 2026 · yulia

Suddenly Charged Property and Insurance Fees for an Australian Shop? The Problem Lies in the Disclosure Statement

In NSW retail leasing, a Disclosure Statement records key terms, outgoings and risks affecting the premises before a lease is signed. Landlords must provide it at least seven days before signing; liability depends on the disclosed costs, and legal review can help identify hidden charges.

August 21, 2026 · Q

Foreign Buyers Purchasing Property in Australia: What Counts as a New Dwelling? A Full Guide to Off-the-Plan Property, Renovated Homes and Knockdown Rebuilds

Foreign buyers should not assume that a newly built, renovated or never-occupied Australian property is a new dwelling. Its sales, occupancy and development history, any exemption certificate and the buyer's status should be checked before an offer or binding contract.

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