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Recent reports highlight that clients have been left with unresolved visa applications and unrecovered fees following th...
03/06/2026

Recent reports highlight that clients have been left with unresolved visa applications and unrecovered fees following the liquidation of a migration law firm. If you find yourself affected and you are unsure of your next steps, you are not alone, and there are options available to you.

At Dobson Mitchell Allport, our experienced migration team can assist you to:
· Urgently review your matter and identify deadlines
· Re-establish communication with the Department of Home Affairs or the Tribunal
· Take over and progress your visa application with clarity and care

If you have been impacted, we encourage you to seek advice as soon as possible to protect your position.

How does the Court weigh cultural identity and connection to Country when determining a child’s best interests?A recent ...
29/05/2026

How does the Court weigh cultural identity and connection to Country when determining a child’s best interests?

A recent parenting decision involving an Aboriginal child considered whether the child should remain living in a non-Aboriginal community or return to Country and community in the Northern Territory.

In their latest article, Aimee Hope and Amelia Higgs examine how the Family Law Act requires the Court to consider cultural rights, kinship structures and community connection in parenting matters involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Read the article here: https://doma.com.au/2026/05/29/parenting-matters-indigenous-children-cultural-identity/

A lot of people assume a Heads of Agreement is just an early draft before the “real” lease arrives. Sometimes that is t...
24/05/2026

A lot of people assume a Heads of Agreement is just an early draft before the “real” lease arrives. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes it is not.

Depending on how it is written, a Heads of Agreement can create binding obligations well before the lease is formally signed.

Catherine Morgan and Craig Bowman have unpacked what that means in practice, what to look for, and why it is worth slowing down before signing anything that feels preliminary.

You can read the article here: https://doma.com.au/2026/05/22/heads-of-agreement-in-leasing-what-you-need-to-know-before-signing/

Have you come across a Heads of Agreement during a lease negotiation before?

Yesterday our team came together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and raised more than $2,000 for Cancer Council Aust...
22/05/2026

Yesterday our team came together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and raised more than $2,000 for Cancer Council Australia.

There was no shortage of baking and conversation across the morning, but more importantly, it was a really lovely show of support for an important cause.

A big thank you to everyone who donated, baked something, helped organise the event or simply came along and joined in.

If you would still like to contribute, donations are still open here:
https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/100835/154528/e

Last Friday, six members of the DMA team attended the inaugural Justice for Her Dinner for Change in Bellerive.The eveni...
19/05/2026

Last Friday, six members of the DMA team attended the inaugural Justice for Her Dinner for Change in Bellerive.

The evening supported Women's Legal Service Tasmania Inc and helped raise funds for women and children experiencing family violence.

Thank you to Robyn Morse, Amelia Goss, Kaela Krushka, Audrey Mills, Ebony Curtis and Donna Shires for attending on behalf of DMA.

For anyone wanting to support the campaign or learn more about the work being done in Tasmania, visit justiceforher.org.au

A big congratulations to Chris Groves and Craig Mackie on their recognition in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Comme...
19/05/2026

A big congratulations to Chris Groves and Craig Mackie on their recognition in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Tasmania.

Chris was recognised as a Market Leader and Craig as Recommended, with Dobson Mitchell Allport also named a First-Tier firm in Tasmania for this area of practice.

We are incredibly proud of our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and the work they continue to do for clients across the state.

Please join us in congratulating Chris and Craig.

Some of the biggest impacts from this year’s Federal Budget may come from proposed tax changes that have received far le...
18/05/2026

Some of the biggest impacts from this year’s Federal Budget may come from proposed tax changes that have received far less attention than the headline announcements.

DMA lawyer Zac Sabapathy has published a practical breakdown of the proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, and discretionary trusts, and what they could mean for property owners, investors, and families planning for the future.

If you own investment property, use a trust structure, or are considering selling or restructuring assets in the coming years, this is worth a read.

Read the full article here: https://doma.com.au/2026/05/14/federal-budget-2026-tax-changes-property-trusts/

Skilled migration and workforce participation are major focuses of this year’s Federal Budget.The Budget outlines:• a co...
13/05/2026

Skilled migration and workforce participation are major focuses of this year’s Federal Budget.

The Budget outlines:
• a continued focus on skilled migration
• proposed migration points test reforms
• faster skills recognition processes
• and measures aimed at supporting workforce needs across Australia.

These changes may affect employers, skilled migrants, international students and sponsoring businesses.

Esme Wong from our Migration team has prepared a practical overview of the migration measures announced in the Budget and what they may mean moving forward.

Read more here: https://doma.com.au/2026/05/13/skilled-migration-australian-budget-2026-27/

The Federal Budget includes proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements.The Government says ...
13/05/2026

The Federal Budget includes proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements.

The Government says the reforms are aimed at improving housing affordability and supporting new housing supply.

The changes may affect:
• investors
• first home buyers
• developers
• and future property purchases.

Transitional arrangements have also been proposed for existing properties and investors.

The Federal Budget includes a proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028.For many businesses and ...
13/05/2026

The Federal Budget includes a proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028.

For many businesses and families, this may trigger reviews of:
• trust structures
• succession plans
• estate planning
• asset protection
• and taxation arrangements.

The Government has also proposed rollover relief measures to assist some taxpayers wishing to restructure existing arrangements.

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