Category: Areas of Law

September 8, 2020

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Building Industry Update: New Practice Standard for Registered Certifiers

The NSW Government has released a new practice standard for registered certifiers. The standard has been developed as part of the building regulation reforms spearheaded by the NSW Building Commissioner,...

September 8, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

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NSW Building Reforms

Recently, there have been two new acts introduced in NSW that will have a considerable impact on the building and construction industry. Collectively known as ‘the Reforms’, these acts are:...

August 24, 2020

COVID-19 Crisis

Retail tenants and relief against forfeiture during COVID-19

If a tenant breaches a lease for non-payment of rent, there is a fundamental breach which gives a landlord the right to terminate the lease and take possession of the...

July 24, 2020

Announcements

HONG KONG UPDATE: THE IMPACT OF THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY LAW UPON HONG KONG BUSINESSES, INVESTORS AND FUTURE AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICANTS

In a response to Hong Kong’s new National Security Law, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suspended the country’s extradition agreement, extended visas for the estimated 10,000 Hong Kong people...

June 16, 2020

NSW

NSW GOVERNMENT TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR SUBCLASS 491 SKILLED WORK REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) APPLICATIONS FOR A LIMITED PERIOD

The NSW Government has announced that between Monday, 15th June 2020 to Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, applicants will be able to directly apply for nomination under the subclass 491 visa.

June 5, 2020

Updates

OPINION: I CAN'T BREATHE!

An opinion piece prepared by our Global Mobility and Immigration specialists

June 4, 2020

Updates

CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES HOMEBUILDER PACKAGE

With a view to encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations the Federal Government has announced a stimulus package named “HomeBuilder” which is available to eligible occupier-owners, including...

May 15, 2020

Updates

MM COVID-19 UPDATE: RESUMPTION OF SPORT IN AUSTRALIAN LIFE

GOVERNMENT RELEASES THE NATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE RESUMPTION OF SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

May 7, 2020

Updates

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STRATA UPDATE: ANOTHER WIN FOR OWNERS CORPORATIONS AGAINST AIRBNB

Further to our recent article about our team’s big NCAT victory in having an owner fined for Airbnb letting and winning a costs order (click here to view), a recent...

May 7, 2020

Strata

Strata E Alert: Finally, a win for Owners Corporations against Airbnb Owner

What can Owners Corporations do about Airbnb and short-term letting? The Madison Marcus Strata team recently had a big win in NCAT against an owner who was conducting Airbnb contrary...

May 4, 2020

Updates

BREAKING NEWS: SIGNIFICANT BUILDING INDUSTRY CHANGES TO COME AS NSW PARLIAMENT RELEASES FINAL REPORT

NSW Parliament releases “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes” final report. The final report of the Public Accountability Committee, “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building...

May 1, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE - TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES WORK VISA (SUBCLASS 408)

The Australian Government has made some variations to the Temporary Activities (Subclass 408) visa. In effect, a new stream has been developed to allow the visa holder to remain in...

April 29, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE - CHANGES TO THE WAY CERTAIN LEGAL DOCUMENTS ARE SIGNED AND WITNESSED IN NSW

New regulations have been enacted to reduce face-to-face contact and make it easier for people to stay home and reduce physical interactions while, still completing important transactions during the COVID-19...

April 28, 2020

Updates

MM COVID-19 UPDATE: CHANGES TO FIRB APPLICATIONS

Temporary changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework have been enacted by the Federal Government, effective from 29 March 2020.

April 21, 2020

Updates

CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE E-ALERT: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Administration of construction contracts is an important process for building contractors and sub-contractors in the life of a construction project.

April 20, 2020

Updates

PLANNING E ALERT: REFORMS TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEVIES

Back in November, the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, highlighted four crucial areas of reform to the NSW planning system for 2020, including addressing the uncertainty of developer contributions to propel...

April 17, 2020

Updates

CAN YOU HOLD FACE-TO-FACE STRATA MEETINGS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS?

Our Strata team is constantly being asked about what types of meetings can be held during the Government restrictions brought about due to COVID-19. The Strata Regulations make allowances for...

April 16, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 CRISIS: CREDITOR’S STATUTORY DEMANDS – COURT DECISION POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FOR CREDITORS.

In the current COVID-19 climate, with so many businesses facing hardship and insolvency, many businesses and individuals are looking for ways to recoup monies owed and keep their own businesses...

April 9, 2020

Updates

THE COVID-19 IMPACT ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NSW

The NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, has recently issued a number of Ministerial Orders in response to COVID-19 which effects the way planning and development will...

April 9, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE 9 APRIL 2020: BANKS TO HELP COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS WHO HELP TENANTS THROUGH CRISIS

Banks build on the Small Business Relief package to ensure more businesses are given assistance through the coronavirus pandemic.

April 8, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE 8 APRIL: SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO NSW SMALL BUSINESSES

The NSW COVID-19 Small Business Support Grant of $10,000 will be available to eligible NSW small business owners.

April 7, 2020

Updates

RENT RELIEF FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS ANNOUNCED

As we foreshadowed last Friday, PM Scott Morrison has this afternoon announced the detail around the Commercial Tenancy Coronavirus Crisis Code of Practice following agreement of terms by the National...

April 6, 2020

Updates

MM COVID-19 Update 6 April 2020: Coronavirus and Temporary Visa Holders

The Government is making a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements during the coronavirus crisis in order to protect the health and livelihoods of Australians, support critical industries,...

April 2, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis - 2 April Summary: Some good news for NSW Developers, Builders & Contractors and Federal Industrial and Workplace Relations Changes

The NSW Government announced today, 2 April 2020, that it has eased hours of work restrictions on construction sites, dark kitchens & food trucks.

March 30, 2020

Updates

Business as Unusual in COVID-19: The Estate Planning you need to keep things running as normal

n the wake of the current situation, many people and their families have found themselves on the less prepared side of this pandemic, and whilst most are desperately reaching for...

March 25, 2020

Updates

New Victorian Guardianship Laws providing protection and dignity to vulnerable Australians

On 1 March 2020, Victoria’s new Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) came into operation, repealing and replacing the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (Vic).

March 25, 2020

Updates

Changes to Residential Tenancy Laws effective from 23 March 2020.

Residential Tenancy laws govern the tenant’s renting experience, while contemporaneously ensuring that Landlords can effectively manage their properties. The changes effected, seek to circumvent disputes arising over repairs and maintenance,...

March 24, 2020

Updates

Top Ten Tips for Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Crisis

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate across the country, family lawyers have been inundated with enquiries from co-parents with established custody arrangements about what they should be doing to...

March 23, 2020

Updates

Can I get paid now? The Pros and Cons of the proposed Insolvency Amendments in response to the COVID-19 Crisis

In order to combat what would seem to be a quick snatch and grab at debts, the Federal Government has announced as part of its stimulus package, that it proposes...

March 23, 2020

Updates

The COVID-19 Crisis and your construction business - prevention is better than cure

The current climate threatens to wreak havoc with industry stakeholders - whether sole traders, sub-contractors, contractors, principals and head contractors, developers or investors.

March 20, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis Poses Risk to Real Estate

How could the COVID-19 Crisis affect real estate in New South Wales? These unprecedented circumstances create many concerning and uncertain issues of which to be aware of.

March 20, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis and the Australian border shutdown

Madison Marcus has received numerous enquiries with respect to intending travellers, bridging visas, bridging visa holders and temporary visa holders. From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents...

March 19, 2020

Updates

How to protect the health of your business during the COVID-19 Crisis

In the same way that we are all looking to solutions to keep our society protected, there are special measures that many businesses can take to ensure that they ultimately...

March 9, 2020

Updates

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Restructuring your business to deal with a crisis.

In view of the recent bush fires and coronavirus (COVID-19) disruption to markets across the world, business owners need to reassess their short term and medium term restructuring needs.

March 6, 2020

Updates

Michael Mournehis Associate announcement

Madison Marcus promotes Michael Mournehis to Associate

The Board of Madison Marcus is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Mournehis to Associate in our Commercial Litigation team.

March 3, 2020

Updates

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Madison Marcus appoints Benoir Bayssari as youngest ever Director.

The Board of Madison Marcus is delighted to announce the appointment of Benoir Bayssari as a Director of the Firm.

March 2, 2020

Legislative Reforms

Developers, vendors and purchasers of real property in Victoria take note

5 key changes from the Sale of Land Amendment Act (Vic) (Amendment Act) came into effect on 1st March 2020 bringing with them significant consequences if not complied with.

February 21, 2020

Updates

Directors Beware ASIC and Liquidators enhanced new powers to combat Company Phoenixing

Directors Beware - ASIC and Liquidators have enhanced new powers to combat Company Phoenixing

Company Directors need to ensure that they are aware of and compliant with the new Illegal Phoenixing Laws that were introduced this week. The new phoenix offences will prohibit creditor-defeating...

February 12, 2020

Sports, Media & Entertainment

So, you have been sent off or reported and need to attend a sporting tribunal, what do you do?

Far too often players are left scratching their head trying to navigate through the disciplinary rules of their local association or sporting body, only to be more confused on what...

February 5, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

The Novel Coronavirus Travel Ban: How does this affect Bridging Visas, Extending Stay to Current Visas or Visas close to expiry?

To view this article in Mandarin, please click here Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne have imposed a travel ban as of February 1st...

January 28, 2020

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Vintage Marine Art – A New Approach to Security for Costs Applications?

Recently the Courts have adopted a new approach to determining an application for security for costs. The purpose of a security for costs order is to protect a defendant in...

January 24, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

NSW Government Draws Up 6 Pillar Plan – Is this A Concrete Solution?

NSW Update: Legislative Reforms In a Nutshell Ahead of the upcoming Building Ministers Forum to take place in February 2020, the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation the Hon. Kevin...

January 16, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

Security of Payment Act – Return of the Magic Words & 8 Other Key Amendments

NSW Update: Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 Like all good things, change has come to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (“the Act”),...

January 16, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

SUBCLASS 155 AND 157 RESIDENT RETURN VISA

Australian citizens are the only people who have an automatic right of entry into Australia. Any holder of an Australian permanent visa has the right to remain in Australia indefinitely,...

January 16, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

Australian Citizenship

To be an Australian citizen is an esteemed privilege. It unites us all as culturally diverse Australians with a common bond. Being an Australian citizen provides you with the stability...

January 16, 2020

Family Law

Family violence and your partner visa

Family violence is not accepted in Australia under any circumstances. If you are in Australia and have applied as a partner for certain permanent residence visas, you (and any member...