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Last night’s release of the 20/21 Federal Budget provided new announcements and information related to the Australian Migration Program for this financial year. Rachael Adolphe and Anke Nagel from our Migration Team have dissected the content to bring you these highlights: Overall Planning Levels The government will maintain the planning level for 160,000 places this…
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
On 1 September 2021, the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCoA). The media release from the harmonised Court indicates the aim is to establish a consistent national case management system that is efficient, fair, and focuses on the safety of…
Amending Domestic Violence Orders
Domestic Violence Orders can be made by a court in Australia for a period of time that they deem to be appropriate. This decision will be influenced by the risk factors involved, the Application itself and the age of any children listed as protected persons on the Application. The most common length of time that…
Australia is opening up again
It is expected that fully vaccinated Australians will be able to leave the country without exemption from Monday 1 November 2021, in a move that lifts major travel restrictions for the first time in 18 months. In addition, it was announced late last week that parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to…
COVID-19 and Small Businesses
Ward Keller’s Debt Collection Manager, Sandra Kantros, joined commercial partner Leon Loganathan and senior lawyer Alecia Howland to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how small businesses have been affected by COVID-19. We hope that the following Q & A answers any queries and concerns you may have. Please click…
It’s an amazing time to be a lawyer – an interview with partner Leon Loganathan
Partner Leon Loganathan featured on Minimalex to discuss Ward Keller’s approach to business development. You can read the Minimalex article here and also listen to ‘Boundless Possible’ podcasts on Spotify here.