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October 19, 2022 · Mingqiang
Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts
Many people have heard of “force majeure”, a term that appears very frequently in Australian commercial law and contract clauses. Today we will discuss some key points about force majeure clauses in contracts.
October 18, 2022 · Mingqiang
What Grants and Exemptions Are Available to First Home Buyers in New South Wales? What Are the Eligibility Requirements?
Buying a home in Australia is a step many people will go through. So what grants and exemptions are available to first home buyers? Today, using New South Wales as an example, we share the assistance that the Australian Government and the NSW Government provide to eligible first home buyers, along with the relevant considerations.
October 13, 2022 · Mingqiang
I Want to Sue Them! But I Can’t Find the Other Party — What Should I Do?
In civil litigation, one of the most important procedural steps is delivering the court’s originating process to the defendant so they know they have been sued. This process is called service. The requirements vary slightly depending on whether the recipient is an individual or a company. In this article, we explain the detailed procedure for serving court originating process, and what steps you can take if you are unable to hand the documents to the other party in person.
October 10, 2022 · Mingqiang
Buying Property: How Due Diligence Helps You Avoid Pitfalls
To ensure that the purchase of land or a home goes smoothly, due diligence is a very important step. Due diligence allows buyers to understand the risks associated with purchasing a property and is an essential risk-management tool in property investment. For example, as mentioned in the previous article regarding unauthorised building works, if you buy a property with unauthorised structures, you may face serious losses later. However, if you conduct thorough due diligence before purchasing, you can identify the risks in advance and then decide whether to proceed with the purchase. (For the article on unauthorised building works, see Settlement Went Smoothly? Your Newly Purchased Property May Still Carry Risks)
October 6, 2022 · Mingqiang
Property Settlement Went Smoothly? Your Purchased Property May Still Carry Risks
Owning your own home is something most people are delighted about. But do you really know the risks of buying property in Australia? In this article, we discuss the consequences of purchasing a property that contains unauthorised building works.
October 4, 2022 · Mingqiang
What to Do if You Are Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident in Australia? Key Points to Note When Making a Claim
Road safety is extremely important in everyday life. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Australia, how should you handle it? How do you make a claim after an accident? What should you do? Through which channels can you seek help? And how can you effectively protect your legal rights? Today’s article provides answers based on the relevant requirements in New South Wales.
September 30, 2022 · Mingqiang
Owed Money and Not Being Paid Back? How to Lawfully Recover a Debt
A Letter of Demand is, as the name suggests, a notice in which one party demands payment from another. If the other party does not pay as required, the matter can proceed to litigation to recover the money.
September 29, 2022 · Mingqiang
NSW Traffic Offences and Their Penalties — Some Even Experienced Drivers Don’t Know
About two weeks ago, a serious car accident occurred in south-west Sydney. A young driver holding a P2 licence (commonly known as Green P) lost control due to driver error, resulting in the deaths of all five passengers in the vehicle.
September 23, 2022 · Mingqiang
How to Sign a Child Support Agreement in Australia
Child support agreements allow parents to reach a financial arrangement on the matter of supporting their children. Such agreements are most commonly used after parents separate or divorce. The contents of an agreement can cover a wide range of expenses, including school fees, medical costs, and after-school tutoring fees.
September 21, 2022 · Mingqiang
Underpaid or having wages withheld by your employer? How to assert your rights instead of suffering in silence — NSW/VIC step up penalties on employers!
Late last year, a survey conducted by The Migrant Workers Centre found that 65% of temporary visa holders surveyed had experienced wage theft, a rate more than three times higher than that of local workers. So-called WAGE THEFT can take many forms, including wages below the legal minimum, non-payment of overtime or various entitled allowances, workplace exploitation of all kinds, non-payment of superannuation, and being forced to accept cash-in-hand payments only, among others.