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October 1, 2026 · Q
A guide to notarisation in Australia: which documents need a Notary Public?
Australian documents for use in China or elsewhere overseas may require notarisation. Personal documents, declarations, powers of attorney, and corporate and commercial documents may all be involved. Whether notarisation and further authentication are required depends on the destination country, recipient and particular matter.
October 1, 2026 · Q
Protecting your personal brand in the AI era: how can you plan ahead for voice, likeness and digital personality rights?
If your name, image, voice or public trust in you has commercial value, you may face AI impersonation risks. Personal brand protection can combine trade marks, copyright, patents and licensing contracts, specifying whether AI training and derivative content are permitted, plus the duration and commercial scope of authorisation.
September 30, 2026 · yulia
How do you recover a debt in Australia? A practical guide to the commercial debt recovery process and the role of a lawyer’s letter of demand
To recover a commercial debt in Australia, secure evidence and issue your own demand before considering a lawyer’s letter, then litigate and enforce if necessary. A lawyer’s letter has no enforcement power; alone, it cannot fully resolve disputes where the debtor has no assets, faces imminent bankruptcy or substantively disputes the debt.
September 25, 2026 · Q
Off-the-plan loan risks in Australia: what if your loan is refused or the valuation falls short?
After buying off the plan, finance may be refused or the valuation may fall short at settlement. Without express finance conditions, refusal alone usually does not allow withdrawal; a low valuation generally leaves the contract price unchanged. Failure to settle may cost more than the deposit, so check contractual rights early.
September 23, 2026 · yulia
How long does divorce usually take in Australia? A guide to separation rules and property settlement
When divorcing in Australia, plan separately for ending the marriage and property settlement. Property, savings, businesses, debts and arrangements for children are not automatically dealt with by divorce. Apply for property settlement within 12 months after the divorce takes effect, and support each party’s contributions with evidence.
September 18, 2026 · yulia
Injured in a car accident in NSW? A detailed 10-step guide to making a CTP claim
After a car accident in NSW, CTP personal injury claims are separate from vehicle repair claims. Keep scene and medical evidence, obtain a Certificate of Fitness and prepare lost-income documents for your income type. For unreasonable refusal, low compensation or overdue assessment, you can first request an Internal Review.
September 17, 2026 · Q
Private Currency Exchange Risks for International Students in Australia: Receiving Proceeds of Fraud, Frozen Accounts and Money Laundering Investigations Explained
Australian dollars received through a private currency exchange may come from a scam victim. Even if you paid equivalent renminbi, your account may be the starting point for an investigation. Receiving scam funds does not necessarily mean you committed an offence; explain truthfully and retain complete chats and transfer records.
September 16, 2026 · Q
Are International Students’ Accounts at Risk of Being Used for Fraud? What Are the Risks of Lending or Selling an Australian Bank Card?
International students may face investigation if an Australian bank account they hand over is used for fraud or criminal proceeds. A frozen account does not mean guilt. Report suspicious transactions to the bank and keep conversations and transaction records.
September 12, 2026 · yulia
Can an Australian Prenuptial Agreement Protect Property and Savings in China? A Detailed Guide to the Effectiveness and Risks of BFAs for Overseas Assets
If you hold property, savings or assets gifted by parents in China, an Australian BFA can include them, but China does not automatically recognise or directly enforce it. Full disclosure and separate legal advice remain signing requirements; cross-border arrangements need to address both legal systems.
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.