Category: Federal

January 19, 2022

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.