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Mind over Matter: Bridging the Divide Between Intellectual and Real Property
Real property is a developer’s bread and butter, but intellectual property (IP) can be just as important to an established developer as their bricks and mortar.
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New Principal Lawyer, Jonathan Markowitz, Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Align Law
We are thrilled to introduce our new Principal Lawyer, Jonathan Markowitz, Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Align Law.
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Covid19 exemptions for hospitality extended by 12 months
Amendment VC247 quietly came into force on 6 October 2023. It extended the exemption period in force under clause 52.18 of all Victorian planning schemes for a further 12 months.
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New permanent pathway for Hong Kong citizens
On 9 July 2020, the Australian government announced a new visa pathway for eligible Hong Kong (HKSAR) and British National (Overseas) passport (BNO) passport holders
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Global Talent (Subclass 858) Visa Program
The Global Talent visa program, also known as the Global Talent Independent (GTI) visa was introduced in November 2019
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Upcoming changes for Australian partner visas
The Australian partner visa reformation has been on the agenda for the Australian government to update since last year, but was never implemented.
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Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) is designed to fill critical skills that are currently in shortage in Australia.
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Security of Payment Act
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 VIC (SOP Act) is legislation that is intended to provide a more efficient process
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Travel exemption
The Australian border was closed to all travellers on March 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Victorian Commercial Leasing Update
Commercial landlords and tenants now have the rules to be followed in negotiating the COVID-19 leasing environment.
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Prime Minister’s Announcement on Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct
We've had five separate teasers from the Prime Minister that something is coming in terms of a commercial leasing package, and finally there's been an announcement on 7 April 2020
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Health Checks and Pay Cheques
Australians are expecting the coronavirus pandemic to weigh heavily on businesses for many months to come.
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