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October 6, 2021 · Mingqiang

Is an Injury on the Way to Work in Australia Considered a Workplace Injury? The Differences Between States and Territories Are Significant

If an employee is injured at the workplace, generally the injury can be classified as a work-related injury and qualify for compensation. But if an employee is injured on the way to work, is the employer liable to pay compensation? This article will help you better understand whether an employer is liable for compensation for an employee's injury on the way to work under different circumstances.

October 5, 2021 · Mingqiang

Watch Your WeChat Records — They Really Can Become “Evidence in Court”

We often hear: "You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can be used as evidence in court." Here, "say" refers not only to spoken words — messages on SMS, WeChat, Facebook, email, Twitter, Skype and other social platforms can also be used as "evidence in court". With the rise of social media and mobile devices, beyond oral and written evidence, more and more evidence is gradually shifting to call histories, screenshots and similar records.

October 1, 2021 · Mingqiang

Why Did a Certain Celebrity Marry Into a Wealthy Family Yet Refuse to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement? Why Does Australia Have Prenuptial Agreements?

Whether on legal channels or in the entertainment industry, we always seem to come across trending topics about the division of wealthy family assets, and the prenuptial agreement issues that inevitably come with them.

September 30, 2021 · Mingqiang

Can You Report a Neighbour for Abusing a Dog? What Are the Consequences of Animal Cruelty in Australia?

It is well known that Australia has very strict animal protection laws and adopts a zero-tolerance attitude toward animal cruelty.

September 28, 2021 · Mingqiang

Signed the Purchase Contract Only to Discover It’s a Stigmatised Property. What Can You Do If You Were Deceived or Misled?

Many friends working hard in Australia are finally ready to own their own home. However, during the buying process there may be misrepresentations or false statements that mislead the buyer into signing a contract. This article is for friends who are planning to buy property in Australia or are about to do so. These are the "pitfalls" you need to avoid! Keep your eyes open so you don't suffer a major loss!

September 23, 2021 · Mingqiang

Never falsify a Stat Dec — the consequences can be severe! A legal document used for immigration and many other matters in Australia

Statutory Declaration, hereinafter referred to as Stat Decs, can be understood in Chinese as a statutory declaration or statutory statement. It is a legally binding document commonly used in many Commonwealth countries, mainly to swear to and certify that the matters stated are true, and it must be witnessed by an approved witness.

September 22, 2021 · Mingqiang

NSW Strata Schemes Management Act Lifts Pet Ban — How to Resolve Disputes That Still Arise

The NSW Strata Schemes Management Act, which came into effect on 25 August 2021, is historically significant for pet lovers. The new rules no longer impose a blanket ban on keeping pets in apartments; instead, reflecting the realities of modern apartment living, they allow households to bring pets into their apartment homes.

September 21, 2021 · Mingqiang

Is Getting Married / Divorced the Same in China and Australia? Do Both Have a Cooling-Off Period?

The recently popular variety programme “See You Again” is a marriage documentary reality show. Three couples facing relationship crises board two campervans from episode one and embark on an 18-day journey.

September 17, 2021 · Mingqiang

“I was fined $3,000 because I didn’t know I needed a permit to travel across LGAs for work — can I appeal?”

During the pandemic, every state announced a raft of restrictions to protect community safety. During lockdowns in particular, the public had to strictly follow the government's published rules whenever they went out.

September 16, 2021 · Mingqiang

“Is My Boss Forcing Me to Get Vaccinated Before I Can Work?” Can I Sue Him?

All Australian states are currently rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations at full speed. At the current pace, it is expected that by early November the two-dose vaccination rate across Australia (for those aged 16 and over) will reach 70%, and by mid-November it will reach 80%.

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