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August 5, 2022 · Mingqiang
Directors in Australian Companies: Duties, Appointment and Removal
Running an Australian company involves directors exercising care, diligence and good faith, without exploiting their position or information for private gain. Appointment and removal may follow the constitution or replaceable rules. Director numbers, residency requirements and appointment confirmation procedures differ between proprietary and public companies.
August 4, 2022 · Qiqi
One Visa Outcome: Most Wait 1-3 Years, But Some Within Six Months — What Qualifies for Priority? One Visa Assessment Must Satisfy Two Stages of Requirements — Did You Know?
After a visa refusal, expedited AAT processing depends on individual circumstances and supporting material. Without priority, most cases follow lodgement order. Review considers current circumstances, but application requirements still apply: a Subclass 485 application cannot be lodged on the day of course completion.
August 4, 2022 · Mingqiang
Could Pets and Domestic Animals Soon Get Their Own “Medicare”?!
For pet owners in Victoria, the Veticare proposal would let domestic animal owners pay an annual card fee and receive veterinary rebates based on their finances. Animal rescuers and carers could obtain a card without an annual fee. The proposal also recommends government-funded public veterinary hospitals.
August 3, 2022 · Mingqiang
Thinking of Opening a Restaurant in Australia? 5 Things Every Restaurant Owner Must Know!
Opening a restaurant in Australia requires consideration of food safety, licences and permits, employment law, insurance and commercial leasing. Staff must receive food handling and safety training, and pay must comply with industry rules. Before signing a lease, consider alterations, maintenance, outgoings and termination conditions.
August 2, 2022 · Qiqi
Visa approvals flooding in from the early hours — the 485 “approval downpour” has arrived! A golden 2–5 year window opens: how should you plan your migration to land PR quickly and secure an invitation?
Last week the Minister for Immigration released a media statement showcasing visa approval figures since taking office, noting that for some time the Department of Home Affairs has been prioritising offshore temporary skilled visas, student visas and visitor visas. Since June this year about 745,000 applications have been processed, with roughly 86.5% being offshore.
July 28, 2022 · Mingqiang
Even with PR You May Still Have to Pay This Surcharge — Know Before You Buy Property!
PR holders in Australia for fewer than 200 days in the 12 months before the 31 December taxing date remain foreign persons. Their NSW residential property may attract Land Tax Surcharge, with no tax-free threshold. For jointly owned property, liable owners pay on their share of land value.
July 27, 2022 · Mingqiang
As a Will Beneficiary, Facing a Challenge to the Will from Another Party?
As a will beneficiary facing a family member’s challenge over receiving little or no inheritance, you must first attend mediation in NSW. Litigation follows only if mediation fails, with the court considering the challenger’s living, education and development needs.
July 26, 2022 · Mingqiang
Sneakerboy Enters Voluntary Administration and Faces Liquidation — How to Protect Your Rights? A Primer on Administration and Liquidation!
Sneakerboy faced liquidation and entered voluntary administration in July 2022, with customers waiting for goods or refunds. As a customer owed money, you can complete a proof of debt with supporting evidence and order invoices to prove the debt to the trustee.
July 22, 2022 · Mingqiang
New Stamp Duty Rules in NSW — What Are the Options for Property Buyers?
If you use an option deed to lock in a NSW property price, note the tax changes from 19 May 2022: option consideration attracts duty, exercise triggers further duty on the full property price, and option duty is neither refunded nor credited.
July 21, 2022 · Mingqiang
An Unfinished Sandwich Cost Her $2,664! The Mistake This Girl Made at the Border — Many Others Could Make It Too…
A sandwich bought in transit must also be declared if it contains chicken and lettuce. All meat products and vegetables must be listed on the incoming passenger card. Non-declaration or false declarations breaching the Biosecurity Act can attract fines up to A$2,664.