Contract, in the simplest definition, is a promise enforceable by law. Making a contract requires the mutual consent of two or more persons, one of them ordinarily making an offer and another accepting. Most people need entry into contracts or agreements when buying or selling properties, businesses or other higher-value assets. Once all parties have [...]

Harm experienced in childhood may have significant and lasting effects including emotional, psychological, and physical consequences. Child abuse involve the physical, sexual, psychological abuse or neglect of one or more children, especially by parent/s or caregiver/s. Child abuse may include any act or omission of a parent or caregiver that causes actual or potential harm [...]

The Fair Work system is national workplace legal system to protect employment entitlements and assist employees and employers to maintain fair workplace rights and responsibilities by setting up minimum terms and conditions. The Commission is an independent body that operates under The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and other relevant federal legislation and regulations provide [...]

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is an independent commission of the Australian Government to regulate registered companies and financial services and enforce laws to protect Australian consumers, investors and creditors.   What does ASIC regulate? Financial Service – license and monitor financial services businesses to ensure that they operate efficiently, honestly and fairly. [...]

Many couples have considered to be in a de facto relationship instead of going through the marriage process, but what is a de facto relationship? What are your rights in a de facto relationship?   Under the Family Law Act 1975, section 4AA De Facto Relationship defines that the meaning of de facto relationship: A [...]

The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) examines proposals by foreign persons to invest in Australia. The FIRB is independent but is assisted by the executive to the treasury. The FIRB is to ensure that the foreign investment will benefit Australia.   FIRB’s functions include: Evaluating foreign investment proposals Pushing Australian equity participation in new [...]

The process of buying a home can be confusing and we wish to make this process as clear to you as possible. When you have found a property that you love, it is time to make the move to approach the seller or the real estate agent to make an offer. The contract is usually [...]

Australia 132 Business Talent (Permanent) visa has obvious advantages compared to the others, and is a one-step Australian investment immigration visa category. The 132 visa does not require temporary residence visa transition, and the whole family can obtain permanent residence status without grading and English language abilities. The residence requirements are flexible, therefore, it is [...]

In the modern days, getting married are not limited to the traditional way of wedding any more. From the marriage registry, backyard style, religious church, botanic garden, golf course or winery farm, there are much more beautiful venues to choose from for the dream wedding. We have talked about cross cultural marriage previously when people [...]

In the year 1195, King Richard I introduced a system of peace officers to enforce the "King's Peace". Any offence against the peace was considered to be an offence against the King and was treated severely, there were travelling judges to deal with offenders at the time. In 1327, King Edward III introduced the "Peace [...]