Traditionally, the 457 visa has been the visa of choice to address temporary skills shortages in the labour market. Since 2007, many adjustments have been made to the 457 visa framework depending on the government policy of the day. In September 2014, after...

Australian visa laws are designed to encourage visa holders to move seamlessly from one visa to another. However, in certain circumstances, visa holders may find themselves not holding any visa (the law calls them “unlawful non-citizens“) or holding bridgi...

Experience shows many clients have more and more of their wealth held within the superannuation environment, typically in a self-managed superannuation fund. It is imperative to get the planning and documentation correct, not only to maximise and maintain the ...