Category: Federal

June 28, 2024

Prepare for Impact: Key Migration Changes Effective July 1, 2024

The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy, introduced in December 2023, has set forth a vision for reshaping Australia’s migration system. This strategy aims to address various challenges and opportunities within the...

April 16, 2024

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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How the Lehrmann v Network Ten Decision Unveils the Dual Challenges of Legal Truth and Public Perception

The defence of substantial truth in a defamation claim is an interesting one. As seen in the recent decision of Justice Lee in Lehrmann v Network Ten Pty Limited [2024]369,...

December 21, 2023

Announcements

The shift in how evidence of a conversations is recalled in NSW Court proceedings

When a witness is giving evidence in civil proceedings, this is usually done in the form of an affidavit. General longstanding practice in NSW when preparing an affidavit is that...

January 19, 2022

Federal

MATCH SUMMARY: DJOKOVIC v MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS

Game, Set, Match. In the past week, we have all been captivated by the unprecedented standoff between international tennis superstar and Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic against the Australian...

October 8, 2020

Updates

Budget Overview

On Tuesday, 6 October 2020, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Federal Budget which was largely defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. At a glance A wide range of sectors and...

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 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 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 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 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 3, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Update 3 April 2020: Commercial Tenancy Coronavirus Crisis Code of Practice coming to a contract near you next week.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison this afternoon has urged commercial landlords and tenants to come to an agreement in relation to financial hardship as the Government reserves announcement regarding a mandatory...

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 30, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis - 30 March 2020

Key information for businesses in Australia.

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...