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“This is Tencent Customer Service, notifying you that your WeChat account is about to be banned” and “Hi, Mum…” — beware of these two scams!

August 25, 2022 · Mingqiang

“This is Tencent Customer Service, notifying you that your WeChat account is about to be banned” and “Hi, Mum…” — beware of these two scams!

Verify Tencent calls threatening a WeChat ban or urgent messages claiming your child has changed numbers. Scammers may know your name, impersonate police or seek transfers; find the organisation’s contact details yourself or call your child’s original number to avoid readily handing over information and money.

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How to Use a Caveat to Protect Your Property Interests in NSW

August 24, 2022 · Mingqiang

How to Use a Caveat to Protect Your Property Interests in NSW

If you have signed a property contract and await settlement, or need to protect an interest in land, you may consider lodging a caveat. NSW lodgement requires both an eligible interest and reasonable cause; lodging without reasonable cause may incur compensation liability if others suffer loss.

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In Australia, This Kind of Conduct Can Also Be Family Violence?

August 19, 2022 · Mingqiang

In Australia, This Kind of Conduct Can Also Be Family Violence?

In Australia, verbal abuse, financial control and intimidation may be family violence without physical contact; men may also be victims. If victims or police believe personal safety is threatened, an ADVO can restrict approaches or contact. Its record may also affect attempts to obtain child custody.

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Directors in Australian Companies: Duties, Appointment and Removal

August 5, 2022 · Mingqiang

Directors in Australian Companies: Duties, Appointment and Removal

Running an Australian company involves directors exercising care, diligence and good faith, without exploiting their position or information for private gain. Appointment and removal may follow the constitution or replaceable rules. Director numbers, residency requirements and appointment confirmation procedures differ between proprietary and public companies.

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Could Pets and Domestic Animals Soon Get Their Own “Medicare”?!

August 4, 2022 · Mingqiang

Could Pets and Domestic Animals Soon Get Their Own “Medicare”?!

For pet owners in Victoria, the Veticare proposal would let domestic animal owners pay an annual card fee and receive veterinary rebates based on their finances. Animal rescuers and carers could obtain a card without an annual fee. The proposal also recommends government-funded public veterinary hospitals.

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