Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) let you control how your super is invested but they don’t let you access those funds any earlier than you could in a large fund.  Even though it’s your super and (for SMSFs) sits in a bank account you control, acc...

Determining whether you are a resident of Australia for tax purposes (a “tax resident”) is not always straightforward. Many people mistakenly believe tax residency is based on citizenship or permanent residency status. In fact, Australian tax residency is ...

In Australia’s employer-sponsored visa framework, the identity of the sponsoring entity is an important step for businesses operating through multiple entities. Whether your organisation is sponsoring a worker under the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SI...

Munro Doig are pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Phan as Senior Associate and Sharni Stocks as Office Manager with effect from 1 July 2025. Melissa has been an integral part of our migration team since she joined our firm in April 2020. Mel...

The recent Federal Court case of Lynn v Australian Financial Complaints Authority [2025] FCA 175 provides another example of the uncertainty that can occur when a non-binding death benefit nomination is made. In this case Mr Lynn nominated (to his APRA-regu...

Munro Doig has significant experience in negotiating Minister of Religion Labour Agreements (MORLA) with the Immigration Department and in preparing and lodging visa applications for religious workers and Ministers of Religion. Our experience spans various ...