Boston is continuing its commitment to planning-led rezoning with the recent release by the Boston Planning and Development Agency ("BPDA") of a draft zoning text amendment and zoning map to implement the PLAN: Downtown planning study adopted in December 2023.

The Labor Government has been tight lipped on the contents of the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget (2024-25 Budget) with Premier Jacinta Allan suggesting the first budget under her reign would be family focused, yet today’s unveiling has brought less-than-optimistic news for some.

The tide has turned for citizens from nations once spared from surcharge duties and taxes on land purchases in NSW. Thanks to the introduction of new federal legislation, the validity of the imposition of surcharge duties and taxes by all state and territory bodies has been confirmed.

Divorce rates are steadily increasing in Taiwan, but the Taiwanese divorce-related rules are still complicated, particularly for foreigners. Unlike some Western countries, initiating divorce proceedings through Taiwanese courts still requires proving the other party's responsibility for the marriage breakdown.

Law 21,440, introduced important innovations in terms of tax incentives for donations to corporations and foundations, among other non-profit entities. This law contains a set of requirements and prohibitions to safeguard the proper use of donated resources.