Subclass 482 – TSS Visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS visa) subclass 482 replaced the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa subclass 457 in March 2018. The Department of Home Affairs has published a newsletter covering the changes made to the skilled visa program and transitional arrangements for pipeline applications processed after the implementation of the TSS visa program. TSS Visa […]
Civil Litigation
Civil Dispute – Letter of Demand Our client (company) entered into a Contract with a Company to perform certain services. We assisted our client with negotiating and liaising with the Company to perform the services as agreed between both parties. Civil Litigation – Commercial Dispute Our client (company) entered into an agreement with the other […]
Employment Law
Employment Law – Employment Contracts We advised our client on independent contractor agreements under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 and also assisted with preparing appropriate agreements for their relevant workers. Employment Law – Employment Contracts We advised on various Fair Work Ombudsman Awards that apply to the employment of carpenters in Victoria, and the […]
Banking and Finance
Banking & Finance – Managed Fund Retained by Australian private company as General Counsel looking to establish a residential & commercial mortgage fund in Australia through debt/equity from local and overseas sources; Banking & Finance – Solicitor’s Certificate We reviewed relevant guarantor and loan documentation provided by an Australian bank, conducted an interview with the […]
International Trade
International Trade – Food Our client is a leading food services business seeking to expand internationally through the creation of new brand development. Our firm developed, managed and executed the overall export strategy and supporting legal advice both in Australia and throughout Asia including corporate structuring, trademark analysis and registration, buyer negotiation, supply chain management […]
Property Law
Property – Lease Our client sought to enter into a Lease Agreement with a Company. We advised our client on the Lease Agreement’s terms and conditions and negotiated with the other party should there be any necessary amendments to be made to the Lease Agreement in the best interests of our client. Property – Joint […]
Corporate & Commercial Law
General Commercial – Renewable energy Retained by an Australian unlisted public company developing a world first, all-in-one combined thin film solar generation and battery storage solution licenced from the Australian Government and a leading Victorian University. General Commercial & IP – Information Technology Retained by an Australian private company for General Counsel and strategic oversight […]
What Does Discharge Of Mortgage Mean?
Once the principal or secured sum has been repaid, a discharge of mortgage can be obtained from the mortgagee. The procedure involved is set out in s 84 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958. The approved form must be used and lodged along with the certificate of title for registration. Once the discharge has […]
FOREIGN BUYERS OF AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY
FOREIGN BUYERS OF AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Foreign purchaser 海外购房者 Foreign purchasers are required under Australian law to apply for Foreign Investment Approval before purchasing residential real estate in Australia. The Government’s policy is to channel foreign investment into new dwellings as this creates additional jobs in the construction industry and helps support economic growth. Foreign […]
Australian Visa update- new changes from 22 July 2019
Latest updates and policy changes for Australian Immigration laws: In light of encouraging more skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia, the following new visas will be introduced from 16 November 2019. Subclass 489 visa and subclass 187 visa will cease from 16 November 2019. Subclass 491 (to replace Subclass 489). Subclass 491 […]