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July 12, 2022 · Mingqiang
A Guide to Post-Divorce Child Parenting Orders: What to Do When One Party Breaches the Order
In Australia, when spouses who share children divorce or separate, they will need to reach an agreement regarding the parenting arrangements for their children, and the court may also issue a parenting order on these matters. So what does a parenting order cover? And what should you do if someone breaches a parenting order? Today we will walk through the key things to know about parenting orders.
July 8, 2022 · Mingqiang
What Documents Are Required to Franchise a Chain Business in Australia
Many of our clients run businesses in Australia, and once their businesses have grown, many owners look to expand. If you also want to expand a business that has already proven successful, franchising may be a good option.
July 7, 2022 · Mingqiang
Living in a House in Australia: Ever Had a Run-In With a Troublesome Neighbour?
Owning a house in Australia is one of the biggest dreams for many Chinese residents after settling here. But as desirable as a house is, it carries one risk greater than living in an apartment — troublesome neighbours. Beyond common disputes over noise and pets, living in a house can also bring neighbour disputes caused by fences, trees and similar issues.
July 6, 2022 · Mingqiang
Will the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Change Abortion Rights for Women in Australia?
In June, a seismic event took place in the American judicial system: the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and with that, abortion rights became a thing of the past in the United States. The news triggered nationwide outrage, with people taking to the streets holding signs such as “Protect Roe v. Wade”, “We Have the Right to Choose”, “Women’s Lives Are Lives”, and “Abortion Rights Are Health Rights”, protesting the Supreme Court’s decision.
June 30, 2022 · Mingqiang
Can You Get PR Early If You Suffer Family Violence While Your Partner Visa Is Being Processed?
Australia has long held an unwavering zero-tolerance stance on family violence. The Department of Home Affairs website describes family violence this way: “In Australia, family violence is unacceptable under any circumstances — family violence is a crime.” What should you do if you suffer family violence while your partner visa is being processed? Will reporting the violence affect your visa?
June 29, 2022 · Mingqiang
What to Do If You Experience Stalking, Intimidation, Cyber Stalking, or Cyber Bullying in NSW
Personal safety is one of the most important aspects of life. If you experience an incident that threatens your personal safety, you should not hesitate to use the law as a means of protecting yourself and asserting your rights. Today we take a look at the laws of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, regarding stalking and intimidation.
June 28, 2022 · Mingqiang
Major NSW Property Market Reform: First Home Buyers Can Pay an Annual Property Tax! Should You Choose Property Tax or Stamp Duty?
Buying a home is an important step for many people preparing to settle in Australia. Recently, with the release of the NSW state budget, a major property market announcement has caught widespread attention. Last Tuesday (21 June), the New South Wales Government introduced the First Home Buyer Choice property market reform targeted at first home buyers. Eligible first home buyers will no longer be required to pay stamp duty as a lump sum, and can instead choose to pay an annual property tax.
June 24, 2022 · Qiqi
Department of Home Affairs: “Concession” 485 Replacement Stream Expected to Open 1 July — Lodge Now, Visa Fees Rising in the New Financial Year!
Next week we welcome in a new financial year, and the news rolling in over the past few weeks has been one piece of good news after another! The government has committed to prioritising the backlog of visa applications, and on top of that: WA was the first state to release its new financial year list, adding close to 200 occupations to the graduate list: The first new-financial-year state nomination policy and list is out! Over 190 occupations added including ICT / audit, plus open to offshore — a quick read on the positive signals for migration trends ahead! Canberra’s new financial year occupation list has been released early, with 95 occupations including mechanical engineering, ET, massage therapists, interpreters and translators returning: Canberra new financial year state nomination | nearly 100 occupations added to the list, mechanical engineering / translation and more return! ACT government’s forecast invitation scores for the new financial year! The Northern Territory’s MINT program has been significantly relaxed, with the occupation list expanded to cover every migration occupation, adding many finance and IT occupations, and overseas-graduate students now also have a chance to apply: NT MINT program significantly relaxed for the new financial year! All migration occupations eligible, covering multiple finance / IT / engineering / marketing roles — overseas-graduate students may also have a chance! With the state governments making such cheerful updates, the federal Department of Home Affairs has also chimed in about its arrangements after 1 July in the new financial year.
June 24, 2022 · Mingqiang
Landlord vs Tenant: Common Rental Disputes in Australia and How Responsibility for Repairs and Maintenance Is Divided
Among disputes arising from commercial leases in Australia, disagreements over responsibility for repairs and maintenance of the premises are one of the most common causes. In many cases, both the landlord and the tenant believe that the other party should be responsible, and if not handled properly, the dispute can easily escalate. Today, NS Legal would like to discuss common rental repair disputes and how to address them.
June 23, 2022 · Mingqiang
The lease hasn’t expired and the landlord says they’re raising the rent — “accept it or I’ll sell the house and kick you out”. Is this lawful?
We have recently received questions from some clients who have been notified by their landlord of a rent increase while still within the fixed term of the lease. Some landlords have even “threatened” that if the tenant doesn’t accept, they will sell the property — is this lawful?