ArticleClosure of 408 Pandemic VisaThe COVID-19 Pandemic visa was a temporary measure to allow foreign nationals the right to stay in Australia.AustraliaImmigrationRoam Migration Law
ArticleVictorian legal watchdog cancels practising certificate of outspoken, anti-lockdown lawyer, Serene TeffahaIn a move that has angered many, the Victorian Legal Services Board (VLSB) has cancelled her practising certificateAustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19 leasing law changes in NSWOverview of recent update of COVID leasing laws in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleE-Alert: A New line of credit? Extension of Queensland COVID-19 leasing regulationsRent relief during this new extension period is available only if a lessee is eligible for the updated JobKeeper scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleTemporary FIRB changes during COVID-19 – Impact on commercial leasesThe FIRB framework applies to leases of Australian land that exceed five years, where the tenant is a foreign entity.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleTransitioning from the COVID leasing protections in NSW – Sneakerboy reveals some issuesThe COVID-19 leasing laws create enforcement issues, so further decisions will be both useful and necessary in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleE-alert: Queensland land tax COVID-19 relief and foreign surcharge updateDiscussion about the recently introduced land tax relief packages and the land tax foreign surcharge.AustraliaTaxBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleThe Varying Effects Of A La Niña Cycle On Business Interruption ClaimsEarlier this month, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology announced that the current La Niña conditions would likely continue over the coming months.GlobalCoronavirus (COVID-19)Matson Driscoll & Damico
ArticleCOVID-19: Legal update for landlords and tenants - Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code05/05/20 LIVE EOAustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe legal obligations of parents whose children are learning from homeContinuity of learning is important, and being at home because of COVID-19, shouldn't provide a disruption to learning.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleAre closures of state borders across Australia justified?Different border rules in each state and territory, with rules changing suddenly, can cause confusion and uncertainty.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleClosing Queensland retirement villages to visitors – a no go zone?Residents of Queensland retirement villages are still subject to the Home Confinement Direction from Queensland Health.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19: The rules for visiting partnersDiscussion & opinion on the COVID-19 rules for visiting partners.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleFederal Government temporarily bolsters foreign investment review regime in response to COVID-19Temporary changes to the FIRB framework have been enacted, as Australia manages the economic fallout of the pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
ArticleHow do I get my legal documents signed in a COVID-19 social isolating world?In response to COVID-19, Queensland and NSW have introduced special rules for witnessing documents, wills and EPOAs.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
ArticleMandarin Guide: COVID-19 and temporary changes to insolvency laws 新型冠状病毒和破产清盘新法律To manage adverse financial effects of COVID-19, the Federal Government has enacted temporary changes to insolvency laws.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Madgwicks
ArticleRetail under pressure: managing workforce and cash flow in a challenging environmentThe third article of our retail series explores how the pandemic accelerated a range of trends in the retail industry.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)KordaMentha
ArticleSMSF landlords: ATO guidance on temporary COVID-19 rent reductionSMSF landlords should provide temporary rent reduction to tenants who are suffering the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
ArticleSteering Through Uncertain Seas: Creditor Solutions To Navigating COVID-19Times are changing rapidly with the current flow of Coronavirus measures introduced to support businesses in debt and distress. We take a look at what creditors can (and can't) do to help better protect their position.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Johnson Winter & Slattery