The theme for the 2018 annual conference of the Migration Institute of Australia was 'Migration: Embracing Our Future'.

This visa allows parents of Australian citizens, Australian residents, or eligible NZ citizens to reunite with family.

Eligible NZ citizens who have been living in Australia for at least four years will be able to apply for citizenship.

Article explains how new APRA standard broadens obligations of APRA related entities beyond other cybersecurity obligations.

The sale of rural property in Queensland includes key provisions not considered in standard REIQ contracts of sale.

The new amendments reinforce the concept of 'pay now argue later' that underpins NSW security of payment legislation.

Key takeaways from latest guidance to Victorian landlords & tenants regarding their lease obligations.

The requirement for NSW building practitioners to have adequate insurance under the DBPA has been deferred again.

Landlords note the important issues for selling electricity or gas to tenants.

This recent decision of the Federal Court questioned the use of non-claimant applications to secure tenure over land.

Purchasers of 'new residential premises' or 'new residential subdivisions' must now remit the GST directly to the ATO.

These amendments give landlords greater control, by being able to increase rents and to terminate certain tenancies.

The amendments form part of NSW's response to the Murray Report into Security of Payment legislation around Australia.

This decision has implications for those negotiating construction and consultant contracts in NSW.

The BRLA Bill has since been passed by both Houses without amendment, on 14 August 2024.

The Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2020 will impact all retail leases in Victoria and new regulations are anticipated.

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) website notes that there will be some changes to the CTRS moving forward.

These changes to the CoR aspects of the HVNL affect all businesses operating in supply chains using heavy vehicles.

Liquidation doesn't clean the slate for regulatory prosecutions and directors may still be liable for CoR offences.

A recent increase in transport surcharges has also led to calls for greater government scrutiny and maritime regulation.