Seafarers Permanent Impairment Claims
A General Guide to Claiming Permanent Impairment Benefits Under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 The Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (the Act) is a key piece of legislation designed to provide compensation and rehabilitation benefits to Australian seafarers who suffer injuries or diseases arising out of or in the course of their […]
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Update
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Update On 16 December 2022, the Government announced reform to Australia’s system of administrative review. This reform will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and establish a new federal administrative review body. All cases currently before the AAT will continue as usual while the reform is progressed, including all federal workers compensation matters […]
First Home Buyer Changes July 2023 NSW
First Home Buyer Changes 2023 New South Wales News Release From 1 July 2023, First Home Buyers purchasing new or existing properties in New South Wales can expect the Transfer Duty Exemption (stamp duty exemption) for Properties up to $800,000 raised from $650,000. The concessional threshold (pro-rata) rate will apply for Properties between $800,000 to […]