Favourable ratings: No local government rates on miscellaneous licences in Western Australia
The Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (LG Act) provides that, unless an exemption applies, all land in Western Australian is…
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FIRB fees to triple for established residential dwellings
The Federal Parliament has just passed the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment Bill 2024, which will make amendments to…
Sweeping changes to Victoria’s Planning System
On Wednesday 20 September 2023, the Victorian Government released the much anticipated Victorian Housing Statement for The Decade Ahead (2024-2034)…
Victorian Budget 2023-24: State taxation impact
On 23 May 2023 the Victorian Government released the 2023-24 State Budget, with significant changes and impact for the Victorian…
Proposed extension of AML/CTF regime to apply to real estate agents, solicitors, accountants, dealers in precious stones, conveyancers and trust/company service providers
As part of a recently announced consultation process on proposed changes to Australia’s AML/CTF regime, the Department has asked for submissions…
Changes proposed to simplify and modernise Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regime – consultation process announced
The consultation paper (available here) is divided into two parts: Part 1 relates to proposals to “simplify and modernise” the…