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September 5, 2024

Financial Services & Compliance

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California Leads in AI Regulation as Australia Faces Growing AI Challenges

California passes legislation aimed at AI regulation. The bill, to enact the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems Act, was passed on 30 August 2024. Subject to...

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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...

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ALERT ON CHANGES TO NSW PROPERTY TAXES

NSW STATE BUDGET FOR 2022-2023 Article written by David Low / CHANGES TO CERTAIN NSW STATE PROPERTY TAXES IN 2022 BUDGET: DO THEY AFFECT YOU? For certain first home buyers:...

October 28, 2021

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MADISON MARCUS X BUILDING COMMISSIONER PANEL WEBINAR

The Building Commissioner’s powers are extensive and are broadening under changes to the governing legislation. Many builders and developers have already experienced a vigorous audit process after receiving Prohibition Orders. The...

October 11, 2021

Legislative Reforms

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AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE VISA

On 23 August 2021 the Australian Government announced the establishment of the Australian Agriculture visa to build on the highly successful existing Pacific schemes. This visa responds to workforce shortages...

November 20, 2020

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Proposed Stamp Duty Overhaul

The NSW government has today announced its 2020-21 budget. A part of the budget announcement by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet was a proposal to reform the State’s archaic stamp duty...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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,...

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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...

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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.

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COVID-19 Crisis - 30 March 2020

Key information for businesses in Australia.

MM COVID-19 Update: New measures to protect tenants in NSW

Madison Marcus' experts are closely monitoring developments during the COVID-19 Crisis and how they will impact our clients. We have summarised the key legislative developments that have occurred this week,...

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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).

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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,...

Legislative Reforms

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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

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...

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Madison Marcus Law Firm acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community.We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today.