TikTok is known for its myriad dance challenges and lip-syncing teens, and the last thing one might expect is for it to be the platform responsible for one of the biggest tax scams in Australia’s history. In a shocking revelation, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) admitted to being duped out of a whopping $1.2 billion […]
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Welcome to the world of influencers, where a lobster dinner can lead to a legal hullabaloo that rivals the drama of a reality TV show. Sydney’s Silver Pearl Restaurant finds itself at the epicentre of a heated legal battle involving three food bloggers who have claimed defamation. Jennifer Do, Julie Nguyen, and Belinda Nguyen are
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On a routine flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 were thrust into a state of unease when a man’s alarming behaviour forced the plane to divert back to its point of departure. About thirty minutes into the flight, Muhammad Arif, a 45-year-old former Pakistani model and actor, rose from
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As another year unfolds, so does Australia’s vibrant migration landscape. Among the pioneers this season is Western Australia (WA), launching its 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for adept professionals. If you’re keen on seizing golden opportunities in WA, the coming months of 2023 might be your time to shine. Western Australia has been diligently
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Good news for New Zealand citizens residing in Australia: on 22nd April 2023, the Australian Government unveiled a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens residing in Australia. Beginning 1st July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have lived in Australia for at least four years will be able to directly apply for Australian
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For many years it wasn’t uncommon to be approached by convicted traffic offenders who had been disqualified by the courts for significant periods. Sometimes in the vicinity in excess of 10 years. In addition to the person serving their period of disqualification they then received a further 5 years from the RMS pursuant to the
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Australia’s minimum wage earners to get $40 a week pay rise The Fair Work Commissions has ruled that Australia’s minimum wage will be increased by 5.2%, lifting minimum wages by at least $40 a week. Noting a ‘sharp increase in the cost of living’, the commission has ruled that the hourly pay be lifted from
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Whilst there are some arguments that hold up when it comes to the privatisation of certain government services. The fundamental basis is that in so doing it transfers from the service of the community to the generating of profits. This is no more clearly illustrated than by the privatisation of speed enforcement by the use
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In an already turbulent year, the Prime Minister has called a Federal Election. Federal Elections take place every four years. The Federal Election has been set for Thursday 21 May 2022. This month we explore: Political opinion Failure to vote The right to protest Pesky demerit points Political division on display: Bagging out
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Australia backs out of contract with French company Naval Group In 2016, Australia signed a contract with French company Naval Group to supply Australia with 12 diesel-electric Barracuda submarines over a 25 year period. In mid-September 2021, Australia unceremoniously withdrew from its contract with France and signed a new defence treaty with the United Kingdom
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