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05/06/2026

The Australian Government’s 2026/27 Federal Budget continues its focus on skilled migration, with several changes affecting visa applicants, sponsoring employers, and migrants already in Australia.

The Australian Government’s 2026/27 Federal Budget signals a continued focus on skilled migration as a key driver of economic growth, workforce planning and productivity.

02/06/2026

Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed apply where there is a Will but no executor can act, requiring court approval for someone else to administer the estate.

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Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed means that there is a valid Will, but no executor has been appointed in the Will, or the appointed executor has died or is unwilling or unable to act. In such circumstances, Letters of Administration must be obtained to execute the Will.

29/05/2026

The Government has maintained the permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places for 2026/27, with 71% of places (132,240 visas) allocated to skilled migration.

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The Australian Government’s 2026/27 Federal Budget signals a continued focus on skilled migration as a key driver of economic growth, workforce planning and productivity.

28/05/2026

A Garnishee Order may be issued by the ATO when a taxpayer fails to pay a tax debt. The ATO can require employers, banks, or others holding or owing money to the taxpayer to pay part of those funds directly to the ATO.

A Garnishee Order may be issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when a taxpayer fails to pay outstanding tax debts. The ATO can require a third party holding the taxpayer’s funds to pay the debt directly to the ATO.

26/05/2026

A Life Interest gives someone the right to use or benefit from an asset, such as a home or investment income, for life. Ownership stays with the estate, and the asset passes to the person named in the Will after their death.

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A life interest is a legal arrangement that grants someone the right to use or benefit from an asset for the duration of their life. After their death, the asset passes to another person or group, as specified in the deceased person’s Will or trust.

21/05/2026

From 1 July 2026, skilled visa salary thresholds for the Subclass 482 visa will increase, as confirmed by the Australian Government.

The Australian Government has confirmed a further increase to skilled visa salary thresholds, with changes to take effect from 1 July 2026. These adjustments form part of the annual indexation tied to Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) and will directly impact employers sponsoring oversea...

15/05/2026

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling has made clear that employers cannot rely solely on automated HR systems when making termination decisions.

12/05/2026

Under South Australian law, a spouse is still recognised until a divorce is finalised. This means separation on its own does not change inheritance outcomes if a Will hasn’t been updated.

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07/05/2026

Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), divorce in Australia operates on a no-fault basis. This means the Court focuses solely on whether the relationship has ended permanently, not on who was responsible.

It is surprisingly common for people to believe that if they stay separated long enough, their marriage will simply end on its own. Someone might say, “We’ve been apart for years, so we’re basically divorced anyway.”

05/05/2026

Tourist or Visitor Visa holders can marry in Australia if they meet the legal requirements, as marriage is not affected by migration status.

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