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A new year has arrived. What new benefits does Australia have in 2023? What updates and changes have been made to the various benefits policies? Today we take stock of them — each one is relevant to every friend living in Australia. Note that the benefits policies mentioned in this article all take effect in Australia from 1 January 2023.

Recently, social media has been buzzing with the alleged child abuse case involving a certain celebrity. It was reported that while she was caring for the children, they sustained nose injuries and abrasions, and the children’s father filed a report and sued for abuse.

Beyond the divorce process itself and disputes over child custody, property division is one of the most important issues separating couples in Australia need to consider. Many people hope to secure the maximum property entitlements after divorce, and disputes of all kinds are not uncommon during this process. Drawing on the provisions of Australian law, this article sets out the principles that govern how property is divided after divorce.

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.

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…

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.

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.…

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!

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.

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.