How to Protect your Wealth as a Spouse
Considering financial agreements, aka prenup? To protect your wealth as a spouse in Australia, consider drafting a financial agreement (prenup) that outlines property settlements and maintenance. Professional legal advice is crucial in creating a robust agreement to minimize the risk of it being set aside. Childcare not included Financial agreements help protect assets and property […]
Refusal on Partner (Subclass 820) visa Application (Case 1)
Matter: Refusal on Partner (subclass 820) Visa Application Parties Involved: Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Migration and Refugee Division Decision: No further hearing required (Remitted) due to sufficient evidence Brief Description: Applicant and sponsor met overseas in 2015. They maintained a long-distance de facto relationship whilst applicant worked as a maritime […]
Order for Good Behaviour Bond After Driving Offence
Matter: Driving Offence Parties Involved: Magistrates Court of SA Decision: Reduced Penalty and Ordered for Good Behaviour Bond Brief Description: Our client was disqualified from acquiring a driver’s licence / driving yet drove a motor vehicle. He was charged and bailed by the police without plea. The client had several traffic offenses before and was […]
Relocating Interstate with Children During CoVid and the Family Law Court
Matter: Relocating Interstate with Children During CoVid and the Family Law Court Parties Involved: Federal Circuit Court Decision: Granted permission to relocate interstate despite Covid19 lockdown Brief Description: At a time when planes are grounded and people are stranded, we had a successful relocation case in the Federal Circuit Court (family law division). Travel prohibitions […]
Refusal on Partner (subclass 820) Visa Application
Matter: Refusal on Partner (subclass 820) Visa Application Parties Involved: Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Decision: No further hearing required (Remitted) Brief Description: What else could go wrong if you have all the information, complete documents, genuine relationship and enough […]
JobKeeper Scheme Extended
What does the reinforced eligibility requirement entail? To support businesses amidst the ongoing economic challenges, the Australian government has extended the JobKeeper scheme until 28 March 2021, with updated eligibility criteria and payment rates based on hours worked and GST turnover. Suffice evidences GST turnover has fallen Eligibility now requires businesses to demonstrate a GST […]
Pandemic Paid Leave for Aged Care Workers
Getting paid while in isolation. The Fair Work Commission has granted paid pandemic leave to aged care workers under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010, Aged Care Award 2010, and Nurses Award 2010, effective from 29 July to 29 October 2020. Eligibility Clause This leave applies to full-time, part-time, and regular casual employees […]
Psychological Stress by COVID Lockdown
Are you experiencing lockdown-induced stress? As we’ve observed a troubling rise in domestic stress and violence due to prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns, we’ve provided a handful of tips to mitigate these emotional and psychological strains. First-time High Victorian research shows a 42% rise in first-time family violence during lockdowns, driven by factors like financial stress and […]
Visa Extension for Hong Kongese
Bringing in talent and investment Australia has recently extended visa options for Hong Kong passport holders, aiming to boost economic growth by attracting international students, skilled workers, and temporary graduates. This move has heightened tensions with China, which views the extension as interference, given new laws in Hong Kong that impose severe penalties for certain actions. […]
Migration Program Update
Maximising your chances The General Skilled Migration program in Australia has undergone updates for the new financial year, with several state and territory nomination opportunities currently limited. The program is scheduled to reopen in early August, with varying statuses across states. Varied per state State nomination opportunities vary: South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland are temporarily closed, […]