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Understanding the ‘right to disconnect’ under the Fair Work Act 2009
The ‘right to disconnect’ under the Fair Work Act The ‘right to disconnect’ passed through parliament on 12 February 2024
Employment Law
The Legal Journey
Navigating the legal system can feel complex, but understanding the process and your potential strategies can put you at ease
Legal
The temporary COVID recovery arrangements previously in place under Practice Direction No. 3 of 2022 have been made permanent, with
Legal
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The Australia UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA | Australia-UK FTA) was signed on 17 December 2021. However, the provisions of the agreement do not
Business investment visa, Business Migration Australia
RELEASING A TITLE/DOCUMENT AND VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY [VOI]
Practitioners must take reasonable steps to undertake a verification of identity (VOI) of their clients both to avoid fraud and
Conveyancing, Conveyancing
Complying investment requirements Business Visa
The Instrument specifies the requirement to make a complying significant investment and increased the minimum total amount of investment for
Business investment visa
New laws introduced in Victoria will prevent vendors / developers from relying on sunset clauses in off-the-plan contracts to purposely
Blog, Conveyancing
Australian Legal Practitioner Certificate Solicitor’s lawyer’s Certificate for bank loans Direct Borrower Guarantor
If you are considering buying a business there are many things you need to do from a legal, financial and
Blog, Conveyancing
Reduction of Skilled Independent Invitation rounds Australian Immigration We (the writer) expect a change to the Australian migration programme in
Migration
Applying for a visa can be a daunting and anxiety-provoking task. Applying for some visas can be relatively straight forward,
Migration
Avoiding conveyancing traps – special conditions
Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another. The conveyancing process is designed to ensure
Conveyancing, Blog, Conveyancing
In March 2017 the newly elected WA state government removed Perth as a regional area for migration applications. There was
Migration, Migration
We are not just agents, we are Australian Migration lawyers with over 20 years of combined Migration law experience.
Dy Dinesh Weerakkody LLB (Migration Lawyer) There is a legislative framework for Australian Citizenship (see further below) It all started
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Partner and parent visa applications new laws
From 1 July 2018: Schedule 1— Lodgement of partner and parent visa applications The Minister will specify in a legislative
Medical power of attorney new scheme
The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 will set out the new arrangements for the appointment of a medical
Powers of Attorney & Statutory declarations in Victoria, Blog
What is a S173 Agreement? Purchasers be aware!
Caveat emptor is a Latin term that means “let the buyer beware. This is a maxim (principle) which means that
Blog, Conveyancing
Off-The-Plan Purchasers Beware – Registration of Plan of Subdivision
There are a number of Acts and other legal authorities that govern the subdivision of property and off-the-plan property sales
Blog, Conveyancing
Age limit for visas lowered
The relevant legislative instrument is yet to be released. The Department of Immigration has confirmed that the age limit for
Blog, Migration
Stamp duty surcharge on foreign buyers of residential property
When you buy or acquire a property in Victoria, you must pay land transfer duty (otherwise known as stamp duty)
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Special Return Criteria 5001
Special Return Criteria 5001 to ensure a person whose visa has been cancelled under s501 BA, cannot be granted another visa,
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Is polygamy permitted? Is an overseas marriage valid in Australia?
How do we respond to indigenous and Muslim women living (including some other cultures) in polygamous relationships, according to their
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Definition of marriage in Australia could potentially violate international law!
The legal definition of marriage in Australia could potentially violate international law! Access to justice is a critical issue and
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Police Interview
People tend to misunderstand Police interviews. The aim of a Police interview is to obtain admissible evidence to prosecute you;
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What to do in a POLICE interview
“I do not wish to say anything at this stage” You are in safe hands with Dlegal! Questioning and statements
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