Victorian holiday homeowners will have been paying close attention to the expansion to vacant residential land tax provisions in the Land Tax Act 2005 which come into effect from the 2025 land tax (calendar) year.

Withdrawing AFP funds offers immediate access to the money but comes with tax implications, investment risks, and potential loss of social security and health benefits.

This article summarizes the different options to acquire the Chilean Nationality and its main requirements.

New employment laws came into force at the beginning of April which will require employers to update their policies and be aware so as not to be caught on the hop.  This article highlights the main changes:

The Australian Government has recently proposed a significant overhaul of the country’s merger review system. The proposed merger reform seeks to amend the CCA to strengthen the merger review process and enhance competition in the market, and to create a more robust, streamlined, and transparent merger control regime.

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.

The globalized world thrives on international trade, but navigating the complex web of export controls can feel like hitting a moving target. Governments constantly update regulations to address national security concerns, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This constant flux creates significant challenges for businesses engaged in international trade.

Over the decades, the legislative approach to children’s arrangements set out in the Family Law Act 1975 has been a heavily debated, vexed area of family law in the political and public domain. Family lawyers have always needed to be very careful when setting client expectations.

In another key decision regarding legal professional privilege the Federal Court has ruled that a company waived privilege by disclosing a report to ASIC, despite a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) aiming to restrict its use.