The Complexities of Business Contracts and Commercial Law
When it comes to running a successful business, navigating the intricate landscape of contracts and commercial law is a critical endeavour. Business contracts serve as the foundation of any professional relationship, outlining rights, responsibilities, and obligations for all parties involved. In this post, we’ll delve into the complexities of business contracts and shed light on […]
Visa Applications and false information
Since 2011, the Immigration Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) has had a very broad-ranging power to refuse visa applications with there was suspected fraud or misleading information. This is generally known as the Fraud criterion, and more specifically as Public Interest Criterion 4020 (PIC 4020). In simple terms, PIC 4020 enables the refusal of […]
Best lawyers 5 things they dislike about lawyers
Pet hates I’d be rich if I had a cent for every time I heard a lawyer joke! Lawyers seem to have a bad reputation, sometimes seen as a “necessary evil”. Here are my pet hates about my profession. What are yours? 1. No promises, no guarantees With other professional services, clients can often be […]
Skilling Australians Fund introduced
The Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Regulations 2018 will commence on 12 August 2018. The Regulations establish the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF). From 12 August 2018, employers seeking to nominate a worker for the following visas must pay the SAF nomination training contribution charge: Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa (for nominations to change sponsor […]