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March 17, 2022 · Mingqiang
Recently Flooded? | NSW/QLD Small Business Grants and How to Buy Flood Insurance for Your Home
Since February this year, Queensland and New South Wales have been hit by successive floods, with NSW experiencing its worst flooding in 50 years — hundreds of schools have had to suspend classes.
March 16, 2022 · Mingqiang
You Might Truly Have Experienced or Be Experiencing Family Violence! A Detailed Guide to the Right Way to Seek Help
In Australia, the definition of family violence is different from that in China. Many people may not realise they are experiencing family violence, and many may not realise they are perpetrating it.
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March 9, 2022 · Mingqiang
[Real Case Study] Caution: Signing a Financial Agreement Does Not Guarantee It Will Be Enforceable
In previous articles, we have explained in detail the purpose of financial agreements and the process for drafting them. In short, a financial agreement is an agreement between two parties that sets out how their property will be divided when a marriage or de facto relationship ends.
March 8, 2022 · Mingqiang
Think Twice Before Acting as a Guarantor — Don’t Become the Fall Guy Out of Sentiment!
When engaging in purchases, lending, and similar activities in Australia, you may find yourself needing a guarantor or being asked by relatives or friends to act as one.
March 3, 2022 · Qiqi
Another Australian Work Visa Option! No Need to Worry → Soaring Points, Sudden Policy Changes, Unpredictable Invitations! If You Have a Job, You Have an Opportunity — Most Occupations Can Lead to PR!
When people mention Australian work visas, the first ones that come to mind are usually the 485 graduate work visa and the Working Holiday Visa. There is, however, another common and convenient work visa that often gets overlooked — the visa category we are introducing in today’s article: the lowest-threshold employer-sponsored work visa, the subclass 482.
March 3, 2022 · Mingqiang
The house my parents bought for me — how do I stop my ex from taking a share in a divorce?
Before answering this question, we need to clear up one thing first: why can a child’s spouse share in a property that the child’s parents bought for them?
March 2, 2022 · Mingqiang
Stuck in China and Unable to Handle Your Australian Affairs? A Power of Attorney Lets Family, Friends or Professionals Help on Your Behalf!
Since the pandemic, many people’s lives have changed significantly. With borders closed, they have been unable to enter Australia to handle local affairs such as Australian banking or buying and selling property.
March 1, 2022 · Mingqiang
“Give Me a Chance, I Want to Be a Good Person” — Can an Australian Criminal Record Be Set Aside?
In their youth, some people may act foolishly and make mistakes that leave them with a criminal record. When looking for work or applying for documents that require proof of no criminal record, many find themselves stuck at this hurdle.
February 25, 2022 · Mingqiang
How Content Creators Can Protect Copyright and Respond When Their Work Is Copied or Stolen
With the growing popularity of animation, video, music and other works on social media, an increasing number of internet users are also becoming content creators. Are the copyrights in these online works protected?
February 24, 2022 · Mingqiang
Think Joining a Franchise Means Guaranteed Profit? Do Your Homework or Risk Being Ripped Off by the “Brand”!
Joining a franchise chain is a business model you see everywhere in Australia, and for people who want to start a business but lack experience, franchising can be a very good option.