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Restrictions on Residential Investments for Foreigners in Australia
Australia’s foreign investment rules have tightened significantly. Understand the residential property restrictions, FIRB requirements, and key compliance risks before making your next investment.
Read 26 Jun 2026Common Pitfalls for Investors Entering the Australian Market
Entering the Australian market offers significant opportunities, but overlooked legal and structural issues can create costly risks. Learn the five common investment pitfalls—and how to avoid them.
Read 12 Jun 2026Capital Gains Tax Reform 2027: Abolition of the 50% Discount and Introduction of CPI Indexation
Proposed CGT reforms from 1 July 2027 will replace the 50% discount with inflation-adjusted rules, affecting investors with shares, funds, and property assets.
Read 5 Jun 2026Negative Gearing Reform 2027: Restrictions on Established Residential Property Investments
From 2027, new restrictions on negative gearing may impact residential property investors, while existing holdings and new builds receive transitional treatment.
Read 29 May 2026Discretionary Trust Tax Reforms: Preparing for the 2028 Changes
New trust tax rules from 2028 will impose a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, with exemptions for certain entities and a limited restructuring opportunity.
Read 30 Apr 2024Latest Development on Australian Carbon Credit Unit
Recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) scheme aim to enhance its integrity and efficacy. Key proposals include restructuring emissions reduction methods,…
Read 14 Apr 2024Liquidated Damages Clauses in Australian Contract Law: Penalty or Genuine Estimate of Loss?
Liquidated damages clauses play a pivotal role in Australian contract law, offering numerous benefits to contracting parties. However, these clauses must be carefully drafted to avoid being considered a…
Read 26 Mar 2024The Importance of Dispute Resolution Clauses in Contractual Agreements
In today’s complex business world, conflicts between contracted parties are almost inevitable. To minimise the potential for costly and time-consuming litigation, it is essential to include a well-crafted…
Read 28 Feb 2024Latest Development on IP Law
In 2024, Australian Intellectual Property law will undergo significant changes with IP Australia’s adoption of the Madrid Goods and Services List and the introduction of the Intellectual Property Laws…
Read 17 Dec 2023The Consequences of Failing to Identify and Address the Legal and Regulatory Risks During the Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
Due diligence risk and compliance checks assist companies in protecting their interests, such as in the context of M&A transactions, safeguarding the value chain, or complying with regulations aimed at…
Read 16 Oct 2023How Do Foreign Investors Successfully Acquire the Approval of Foreign Investment in Australia?
All you need to know about foreign investment in Australia…
Read 14 Sep 2023Overcoming Contractual Ambiguity: Navigating Express Terms to Match Your Goals
Embarking on the journey through contract law, one navigational tool reigns supreme: express terms. Like guiding stars in a legal constellation, these terms hold the key to overcoming contractual ambiguity…
Read 9 Aug 2023Legal Essentials for New Businesses in Australia
Embarking on business operations in Australia? Here’s your essential roadmap: from selecting the right business structure to navigating industry-specific regulations, we’ve got what you want.
Read 7 Jul 2023Attention Franchisors: Registration Required for Mandatory Disclosure – Up to $666,000 Penalty!
Attention Franchisors: – Registration Required for Mandatory Disclosure – Up to $666,000 Penalty! 7 Jul 2023 Celia Ye, Yin Chen Attention Franchisors: – Registration Required for Mandatory Disclosure – Up…
Read 29 Jun 2023Serving Legal Documents Correctly: Saving Your Time and Money
Service of legal documents is tied to jurisdiction and is a crucial part of ensuring fairness and justice in legal proceedings.
Read 29 Jun 2023Franchise Update – $2,604,000 penalty…Failure of providing franchise disclosure document
$2,604,000 penalty… Failure of providing franchise disclosure document 29 Jun 2023 Celia Ye, Yin Chen $2,604,000 penalty… Failure of providing franchise disclosure document “This outcome should be a strong…
Read 6 May 2023Essentials for Selling Your Business: – Common Issues with ‘Going Concern’
It may occur that you don’t receive the amount stipulated on the contract’s front page. But why might this happen? One potential reason could be the…
Read 14 Apr 2023The role of Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers
Australia prides itself on being a multicultural country, however our legal system is monolingual. Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers play an important role in promoting access to justice for all…
Read 18 Mar 2023No “hollow win”…! The crucial role of “freezing order”
3 things that you should be aware of applying a freezing order.
Read 17 Jun 2022Practice – Avoiding Conflict of Interest between current clients
Conflicts of interest can arise when someone’s personal interests, relationships, or financial gains potentially influence their professional judgment, decision-making, or actions. This can lead to biased…
Read 5 Jun 2022Good Case? …but maybe out of time!
Limitation periods play a crucial role in Australia’s legal system, serving as time limits within which legal actions must be initiated.
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