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June 23, 2026 · Q
What You Need to Know Before Starting a Business in Australia: What Is the Difference Between an ABN, a Company and a Trust?
Before starting a business in Australia, consider whether business risks reach your personal assets. Sole traders personally bear debts and claims; general partners may face liability for other partners’ conduct. Company debts are generally separate from shareholder assets, while trusts can support wealth planning in appropriate circumstances.
June 17, 2026 · Q
Why Can’t AI Replace Lawyers at This Stage?
For visa, contract, litigation or family matters, AI can organise ideas, polish wording and assist with initial research, but cannot directly replace legal advice. A lawyer must ultimately assess whether an answer can be used, its risks and whether the client can rely on it. AI bears no responsibility for wrong answers.
June 17, 2026 · Q
Victoria Proposes Legislation Allowing 2 Days of Working from Home per Week!
If you work in Victoria and your role allows working from home, you may gain a legal right to do so two days a week. The proposed bill covers full-time, part-time and eligible long-term casual employees, with an additional transition period for small businesses with fewer than 15 employees.
June 11, 2026 · Q
Legal Matters You Must Know Before Signing Small Contracts in Australia
Before signing everyday contracts in Australia, check the services, fees, payment arrangements, cancellation terms and deposit refunds. Confirm important agreements in writing, distinguish fixed quotes from estimates, and check cooling-off periods and automatic renewal terms.
June 10, 2026 · Q
Australia’s New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Take Effect in 2026: What Changes for Source-of-Funds Checks in Property Purchases and Business Compliance?
Buying property or arranging a company or trust in Australia may involve closer document checks from 1 July 2026. Funds from overseas accounts or deposits gifted by relatives may require further explanation. Prepare gift agreements, remittance records, transfer receipts, and loan and income documents in advance.
June 9, 2026 · Q
A Clear Guide to Property Division Rules and Key Considerations for De Facto Partners
Whether you can seek a property settlement after separating in Australia depends on whether you were in a de facto relationship. Ordinary dating generally gives no claim to the other person’s assets. De facto partners may face property settlement, where non-financial contributions may also count, and eligible partners may seek maintenance.
June 5, 2026 · Q
How to Recover a Debt Lawfully in Australia
For overdue debts in Australia, gather contracts, invoices and communication records. If reminders fail, issue a Letter of Demand; if it fails, consider court proceedings. After a court judgment, a company still refusing to pay may be served with a Statutory Demand.
May 3, 2026 · Qiqi
Got relevant work experience? This lower-threshold “employer sponsorship” option offers a pathway to PR! FAQ on timelines and costs included!
If your Student visa or Subclass 485 visa is nearing expiry and you want to gain relevant work experience in Australia, consider a Subclass 407 Training visa. Skills enhancement training requires employer nomination, a training plan, English, experience, funds and insurance, among other requirements.
May 3, 2026 · Qiqi
Latest Official Immigration News! Department of Home Affairs Officials Believe 189 May Recover Next Financial Year? Visa Processing Arrangements! State Sponsorship Quotas and Application Status!
For 2021–22 migration planning, a Subclass 189 recovery remains Andrew’s personal view, not that of decision-makers. Officials expect definitive information around the May 2021 Budget. Queensland has scheduled skilled migration to reopen in April 2021 for the final time that financial year.
July 25, 2024 · Echo
Serious Legal Consequences of Overstaying in Australia — What You Must Know!
Staying in Australia beyond the period permitted by your visa may lead to detention. Once the Department of Home Affairs confirms unlawful overstaying, compulsory removal follows at your expense. Unlawful overstaying also brings re-entry bans and may affect visa applications for other countries.