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Australia Introduces the Skills in Demand Visa

On 7 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS) with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID). Like its predecessor, the SID is an employer-sponsored visa requiring nomination by an approved employer. However, the SID introduces significant improvements to address current labour market demands, offering greater flexibility for skilled

Australia Introduces the Skills in Demand Visa2025-01-15T18:22:03+11:00

How flexible are flexible working arrangements?

In the post-Covid era, workplaces are generally becoming more inclusive and accommodating towards employees. However, where is the line by which employers may reject such requests in an effort to balance the interests of both parties? This article explains what flexible working arrangements are, the new changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘the

How flexible are flexible working arrangements?2024-09-16T13:55:05+10:00

Update to Silica Dust Code of Practice – What you Need to Know

On 1 July 2024, a new ban commenced on the use of engineered Stone in the ACT, and updates were made to the Silica Dust Code of Practice.[1] Here’s what you need to know about the ban to avoid penalties as an employer, or to ensure you’re working in safe conditions as an employee or

Update to Silica Dust Code of Practice – What you Need to Know2024-07-23T09:15:31+10:00

Love is in the air…at work – what are the legal risks?

It is not unheard of for an office romance to take hold and in some circumstances, even lead to long-term love. In fact, according to a Seek survey, 30% of Australians have had a romantic relationship with someone at work. Close and long term personal friendships between colleagues are even more common, which is

Love is in the air…at work – what are the legal risks?2024-06-26T11:52:30+10:00

What are the new changes to fixed-term contacts?

On 6 December 2023, new laws commence which will change the way that fixed-term employment contracts can be used. Here’s what you need to know to avoid litigation/ fines if you’re an employer, or an illegal termination to your employment if you’re an employee. Context Since the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure

What are the new changes to fixed-term contacts?2023-12-04T11:40:26+11:00

Sibling Reunion

Australian citizens and permanent residents often seek to have their disabled adult siblings, who remain in their home countries, join them in Australia. Often in these situations their sibling is cared for by their parents, who may be elderly or ill, or both. Unfortunately, the migration system in Australia offers few, if any avenues, to

Sibling Reunion2023-09-19T10:25:45+10:00

Staying Safe In The Workplace

Everyone agrees that it is important for all workers to be as safe as possible whilst carrying out their work duties. In the ACT there is legislation known as the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 which sets out the obligations and responsibilities of all employers in terms of ensuring workplace health and safety. Compliance

Staying Safe In The Workplace2023-09-07T10:53:46+10:00

Why Wait? An Alternate Strategy To Get Your Employees to Australia Faster

Australian companies that require overseas talent for their businesses are currently facing the headache of long processing times for Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visas, with the average processing time being 8-15 months. And while the new immigration minister, Andrew Giles has promised to address these delays, the $875m cut to the Home Affairs’ migration

Why Wait? An Alternate Strategy To Get Your Employees to Australia Faster2023-09-07T10:06:59+10:00

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Structuring your Affairs and Bankruptcy

Historically, transferring assets into one of the spouse’s names has been used as a method to protects assets from a trustee in bankruptcy. However, in 2020 the Federal Court explored the circumstances where transferring the family home into the name of one of the spouse’s may not protect the bankrupt’s share of the house from

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Structuring your Affairs and Bankruptcy2023-08-31T10:29:55+10:00

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