NSW Land Tax Surcharges for Developers and Corporate Landowners: Check Your Assessment Before the Objection Period Closes
NSW land tax assessments for 2027 will be issued in January and February 2027. For property owners with foreign shareholders or investors in their ownership…
Is Your Occupation on the 2026 189 Visa Occupation List? Search All 212 MLTSSL Occupations
Being on the list is only the first step. Where your occupation sits in the invitation queue matters just as much. Thinking about Australia’s Skilled…
Overseas Bank Transfers and Australian Tax: What the ATO Looks For
Whether you are a student, a migrant worker, a new resident, or simply receiving family support from abroad, regular overseas transfers can attract unexpected tax…
Applying for the FIRB Commercial Scale Exception: What a Complex Strata Acquisition Taught Us
Since 1 April 2025, foreign persons have been generally banned from purchasing established dwellings in Australia, with narrow exceptions. One of the less-discussed pathways is…
Australia FIRB: Can Foreign Buyers Purchase Established Dwellings Under the Commercial Scale Exception?
Since 1 April 2025, foreign persons have been generally banned from purchasing established dwellings in Australia, under the Australia FIRB rules. The ban applies until…
How to Tell if a Law Firm or Lawyer is Genuine Before You Pay Any Money
In recent months, we have met with several clients who first came to us after an experience with another “law firm” had already gone wrong….
2026–27 Federal Budget: What the CGT Changes Mean for Family Trusts, and Why This is Legal Work as Much as Tax Work
Our first article examined the new CGT framework, including the end of the 50% discount, indexation, the 30% minimum tax and the June backdown. This…
2026–27 Federal Budget: The End of the 50% CGT Discount: What It Means for You
On Budget night, 12 May 2026, the Government announced what the Business Council of Australia called the most consequential tax changes in a quarter of…
Understanding Section 57 Natural Justice and PIC 4020 in Australian Visa Applications
Receiving a letter from the Department of Home Affairs titled “Invitation to Comment on Adverse Information” can be one of the most stressful moments in…
Can Casual Full-Time Employment Count Towards the Subclass 186 Direct Entry Work Experience Requirement?
Meeting the work experience requirement is essential for applicants seeking permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Direct Entry (DE) stream. But what if your work…