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Representing Clients Before the ART in Section 501C Mandatory Visa Cancellation Matters
Zoe Naylor
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May 1, 2025
Australia’s visa system, while designed to protect national interest and public safety, can often feel unforgiving – especially when it comes to the mandatory cancellation powers. Under section 501(3A) of…
Saying goodbye to restraints of trade – watch this space
Francois Malan
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Apr 30, 2025
In a landmark shift, the Australian Government is taking bold steps to overhaul the use of restraint of trade and non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These clauses, which prevent workers…
Selling your business – Get CGT concessions
Glenn Ferguson
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Apr 28, 2025
Australia is reported to have over 2.5 million small businesses which for a population of nearly 27 million is a staggering statistic. We are one of the top countries for…
Which laws apply to overseas employees?
Francois Malan
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Apr 23, 2025
In an ever-increasing global economy, it is not unusual for Australian businesses to expand their trade or activities and processes overseas. This is primarily influenced by lower labour costs and/or…
Cyber security – the duty and obligations of directors and officers
Glenn Ferguson
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Apr 22, 2025
Directors have a clear obligation and duty to ensure that a company has policies, procedures and systems in place to protect against and react to a cyber security breach. These…
Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD) – What you need to know
Jozefina Ndoci
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Apr 14, 2025
We are often asked what is Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD)? AFAD is applied under the Duties Act 2001 (Act) and is a state based tax that applies to any…
Foreign investment in Australia – updates
Jozefina Ndoci
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Apr 10, 2025
The Treasurer and Minister for Housing announced the ban on foreigners purchasing established dwellings in Australia on 16 February 2025. Our blog which can be found here, outlines the limitations.…
When do I need to take out insurance for my property?
Jozefina Ndoci
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Apr 1, 2025
Generally, the property is at the buyer’s risk from 5:00pm on the first business day after the Contract Date. It is important you start making enquiries before you sign the…
Buying a business – what do I need to know legally and practically?
Glenn Ferguson
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Mar 24, 2025
Purchasing an established business rather than starting a business from scratch has the benefit of ongoing cash flow and an established infrastructure. The process no matter the size of the…
Doing business in Australia – Taxes, research and development incentives
Glenn Ferguson
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Mar 10, 2025
Australia welcomes foreign investment and with its highly stable regulatory environment, strong economy and skilled workforce it is an attractive destination to do business. The Australian government and business community…
New Employee Choice Pathway for Casual Employees starting 26 February 2025
Francois Malan
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Feb 26, 2025
On 26 February 2025, a transformative change will take effect in Australia’s workplace laws that will benefit casual employees across the country. The new Employee Choice Pathway under the National…
Changes to foreign purchases of established dwellings
Jozefina Ndoci
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Feb 19, 2025
What are the changes to foreign purchases of established dwellings from 1 April 2025? On 16 February 2025, the Australian Government announced that from 1 April 2025, foreign buyers (including…