The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Department) has recently made changes to its 457 (Temporary Work) visa policy (457 policy) that effectively means that self-sponsorship applications under the 457 temporary work visa program are likely to be refused on “genuineness” grounds by the Department. The Department’s 457 policy now states that “The [457] program […]
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Is your club, sporting or social group, charity or not for profit organisation, or similar, registered as an ‘Incorporated Association’?
The law in Western Australia applying to incorporated associations is likely to change on and from 1 July 2016. The Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (WA) will soon be replaced by the Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (WA) (New Act). The New Act represents a major overhaul of the law applying to Incorporated Associations in Western Australia […]
New pathway to permanent residence for New Zealand special category visa (sc 444) holders
From 1 July 2017, an additional permanent residence visa pathway will be available for New Zealand citizens who arrived in Australia post 26 February 2001, but on or before 19 February 2016. Pathway requirements The proposed requirements for this visa pathway will include mandatory residence, contribution and community protection criteria as folllows: • Applicant must […]
Debt Collection: Show Me the Money
Controlling business finances is no simple feat, but it becomes even more difficult and stressful when clients refuse to pay for services rendered. Whether you are owed thousands of dollars or hundreds of thousands of dollars, you have the right to demand payment for services performed. When the business owners from Company A came to […]
Public Interest Criterion 4020 (PIC 4020) – The Integrity PIC
Almost all Australian visa applications are now subject to Public Interest Criterion 4020 (PIC 4020), known as the ‘Integrity PIC’. The intention of PIC 4020 is to strengthen the integrity of the Australian migration system and dissuade applicants from committing identity fraud or providing bogus documents or false and misleading information in relation to their […]
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3 Common Thoughts about Wills and Why It’s Time to Think Again
1. Why should I make a will? … I’m too young. Whilst death may seem to have preference for people in the older age group, in reality, death does not discriminate. If you’re 18 years and over and own assets of value, sentimental or monetary wise (eg. a house, money in a bank account, jewellery, […]
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied, Except When … Resolving Payment Claims in Construction Contracts
Every day in Australia individuals and businesses enter into contracts, whether oral or written, for building and construction work. Many of these contracts result in disputes about payment. These payment disputes put business owners and businesses under financial and emotional pressure that distracts the disputing parties from focusing on their core business. Rather than having […]
Which Employer Nominated Permanent Visa to Choose – Regional Sponsored or Employer Nominated?
If an employer has offered to sponsor you or your business is intending to sponsor someone for an Australian permanent residency visa you should seek migration advice from a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer in order to determine which visa may be the most appropriate for your circumstances. In the table below we will […]
When your Facebook account lives on but you haven’t
Facebook is one of the most popular social media sites, boasting approximately a billion users worldwide and counting. It seems that social media plays a very significant role in our daily lives. We can post up our daily activities, thoughts and photos for the public at large to see […]
