Avoiding Fraud – Importance of Legal Advice Illustrated by Two Cases
Avoiding Fraud– Importance of Legal Advice Illustrated by Two CasesPrudentia Legal: Edmund Leung2021-09-10Believing in the wrong person may lead to significant consequences, as once again demonstrated in recent cases in our firm. Sometimes mistakes may even compound on each other to rea
Temporary changes States have made to signing, witnessing or attending to documents
Employees or Contractors – A Discussion on New Developments for App Transport and Delivery Platforms
The gig economy has become everyday occurrence in the past decade. It has also developed in a way exceeding what may be originally envisioned. From the consumer’s perspective, the ease of on-call services for transport and food delivery alike has led to an explosion in demand, with many newcomers t
Summary of changes to the new VIC Residential Tenancy laws
The start date of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2018 (the “ACT”) which outlines the framework of Residential Tenancy laws has been delayed due to coronavirus (COVID-19), with the amendments to be introduced by 29 March 2021, rather than the original 1 July 2020. The Residential Tenancies
Acting as Witness in Legal Proceedings
While direct involvement in criminal matters or civil litigation might not be that common for a person of the general public, it might well be possible that you have witnessed a crime or an event, and may be required to give evidence in court as a witness. What does being a witness entail? Speaking
Child Maintenance Trust
Division 6AA section 102 AG of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) provides that a Child Maintenance or Child Support Trust (“CMT”) can be established following a relationship breakdown. Simply speaking, A CMT is a discretionary trust specifically set up to provide support for a child (or chi
Recent Changes to NSW Stamp Duty and Land Tax Policies
Stamp DutyThe New South Wales government has previously announced that they are introducing new legislation to increase the threshold amount for offering stamp duty exemption or reduction for first home buyers, such that purchasers of higher-priced properties may also benefit. This policy change has
House and Land Package – Some tips to share
House and Land Package – some tips to shareIntroductionIt’s noted the “house and land package” in the property market has maintained its popularity over the years. It’s difficult to find a brand new four-bedroom free-standing house within a 30 km radius from the Sydney CBD under $1 millio
New Australian Visa Policies Applicable to Hong Kong
The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, has announced yesterday that new visa policies and measures aimed to attract students and business talents from Hong Kong to Australia, and allow them to stay in Australia, will be offered to “Hong Kong passport holders”. It is not
Off-the-plan Stamp Duty Concessions in Victoria
The state of Victoria, specifically its capital Melbourne, has many high-rise and multi-occupancy residential developments completed and ongoing. Regeneration and redevelopment projects resulting in high-rise skyscrapers have dramatically changed Melbourne’s skyline in the past decade. Such multi-o