In a recently submitted report to the Australian Government, the Productivity Commission has recommended major changes which could change the way Australia chooses its migrant intake. The recommendations include: Reduce age limit The Productivity Commission has recommend that the government should consider reducing the age limit for permanent migration and provider greater weight in the … [Read more...]

On November 30 2016, more than 90 changes to strata laws in New South Wales came into effect, which impact over a million people across the state. Smoking It is now easier to raise a complaint about smoke from another apartment as it is now defined as a nuisance. Owners corps are also able to pass a by-law to define an area of common property as a designated smoking zone. Parking Owners corps … [Read more...]

Russia: a dirty car While perhaps not strictly enforced, there is a law in Russia which states that a dirty car is illegal, and you can be fined up to 2,000 roubles (which is around $45 AUD). Macedonia: being under the influence in the front seat We are all certainly aware that drinking and driving is illegal and if you're caught the penalties can be severe, but in Macedonia if you are … [Read more...]