December 19, 2022 · Mingqiang
For many Chinese people who have settled in Australia, it is very common to register a marriage in China and then move to Australia to live. But falling in love is easy; staying together is hard — especially when life is lived overseas. Maintaining a relationship becomes even more difficult, and in the end the couple may be unable to continue and may reach the point of divorce.
December 19, 2022 · Mingqiang
Copyright can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it protects your work from being infringed by others. On the other hand, it also prevents others from adapting and building upon your work. With the rise of the internet and the knowledge-sharing movement, publishing works has become far easier; but under traditional copyright law, creators are left with a stark choice — either retain all rights, or release their work into the public domain (Public Domain). These two extremes create a dilemma for knowledge sharing.
December 13, 2022 · Mingqiang
For those buying a car in Australia, have you ever considered what would happen if the car you purchased turned out to be stolen? Would you still be able to obtain possession and use of the vehicle? This article discusses this very issue.
December 7, 2022 · Mingqiang
When buying property or transferring title in Australia, a title search (title search) is usually required. It is one of the most important steps in a property transaction, covering both title investigation and clearance. Generally, the buyer's solicitor will order a title report from the Title Company and conduct a thorough review of the property's ownership records — checking whether there are any outstanding mortgages, unpaid land tax, strata management fees, council fines or other debts registered against the property. If the property solicitor identifies any defects on title, the vendor must clear those defects at this stage to protect the buyer's interests after settlement. Only once the title is confirmed to be clear and the other settlement conditions are satisfied can the parties arrange settlement. The reason a title search is done is that it helps the buyer understand the full picture and history of the property. Just how important is a title search, and what should you look out for? In this article we'll walk you through it.
December 2, 2022 · Mingqiang
In Australia, company directors must apply for a Director ID. Company directors were required to apply for a Director ID by 30 November 2022, otherwise they may face fines of up to AUD 13,000. However, the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) has announced a grace period — applying for a Director ID before 14 December 2022 will not attract any penalty. Please do not miss this application deadline!
November 29, 2022 · 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.
November 24, 2022 · Mingqiang
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.
November 23, 2022 · Mingqiang
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.
November 22, 2022 · Mingqiang
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.
November 18, 2022 · Mingqiang
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.
