Australia has strict immigration laws that can lead to visa cancellations under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. This provision gives the Minister for Immigration the power to cancel...

Having your New Zealand visa application declined can be incredibly stressful especially if your future plans depend on that visa being granted. But a declined application doesn’t necessarily mean the...

Applying for a Protection Visa in Australia can be a life-changing process for individuals seeking asylum or refugee status. At IR Legal, we help clients across New South Wales, Victoria,...

When it comes to running a small business, tax compliance is often overlooked, until it becomes a serious problem. Whether you’re in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, or across the...

The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) remains one of the most important options for international students wanting to stay and work in Australia after completing their studies. Whether you have...

The New Zealand Government has announced a significant new visa category, the Parent Boost Visa, set to open for applications on 29 September 2025. This initiative is a major step...

If you’re in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, a partner visa Australia allows you to live, work, and eventually stay permanently...

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your Partner Visa Application Applying for a partner visa is a significant step toward building a life with your loved one in Australia or New...

Navigating the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART): How IR Legal Can Help Government decisions—particularly those involving immigration, visas, taxation, and licensing—can have a significant impact on individuals and businesses. If you’ve...

Protect Your Business from Costly Legal Mistakes Running a business is both exciting and challenging but without the right legal precautions, it can quickly become risky and expensive. Many entrepreneurs...

Under the IRD Microscope: How to Survive a Tax Audit in New Zealand When the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) comes knocking, even the most diligent business owners can feel a...

Navigating the Australian Investor Visa: How IR Legal Can Assist Australia is a land of opportunities, known for its strong economy, high standard of living, and favourable business environment. For...

Why You Need a Legal Expert for Your Australian Partner Visa Application Navigating the complexities of Australia’s immigration system can be a daunting task, especially when applying for a partner...

Tax Issues Arising From Ownership Of Overseas Rental Property Recently IRD issued a draft interpretation statement that provides high level summaries of tax issues for NZ-resident individuals who own overseas...

COVID-19 Employer Subsidy Scheme I understand your frustrations when you read potentially misleading, confusing, or somewhat conflicting material online about the COVID-19 Employer Subsidy Scheme and leave entitlements. In fact,...

Changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas A place for you. What does this mean for employers? The Government is making a number of changes that will affect employers who want...

Partnership Visas Is Immigration NZ following International Law binding on New Zealand? New Zealand’s current immigration stance on partnership-based visa appears to be at odds with International Law. New Zealand...

Family Separation is a Violation of International Law A broken Immigration system. New Zealand immigration laws provide a framework for us to manage immigration in a way that balances our...

Tax Audit Are you under a tax audit? Many business owners in New Zealand believe that the chances of being audited by the Inland Revenue (the “IRD”) are so slim...

AML/CFT Compliance AML/CFT Compliance: Emerging practical issues Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009, certain businesses are required to put preventative measures in place to...

2018 – Year In Review Kia ora koutou, With another incredibly busy and productive year coming to a close, I would like to take a moment to thank all of...

High Company Income Tax A high company income tax rate is harmful for economic growth Recently, the Government’s Tax Working Group (TWG) released its initial recommendations on how the tax...

Taxation of Cryptocurrency Transactions Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen considerable growth over the last 12 months. If you own and use any crypto personally or in business, you’ve probably...

Immigration Policy Changes – 8 August 2018 Following a public consultation, Government has come up with changes to immigration settings that impact post-study work rights for international students. The changes...

Cross Boarder Tax Issues Tax treatment of withdrawals from foreign superannuation schemes People living and working overseas may contribute to a foreign superannuation (“super”) scheme. For example, New Zealanders who...

On International Tax International tax is technical in nature and in high political focus. International tax is technical in nature and in high political focus. Governments are taking decisive action...

The Vital Role of Immigration in Sustaining New Zealand’s Economy Amid an Aging Population New Zealand, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and high quality of life, faces a demographic challenge...

There were good reasons for ruling out Capital Gains Tax. Let’s have a look at some arguments for and against. Whenever we look at improving our tax system it is...

New Zealand’s Interim Visa vs Australia’s Bridging Visas Navigating immigration systems can be a complex and stressful experience, especially when awaiting a decision on a substantive visa application. Two visas...

Understanding 501 Deportation And How IR Legal Can Help Deportation under Section 501 of the Migration Act is one of the most severe actions that can be taken against a...

Understanding Australian Capital Gains Tax For Immigrants Moving to a new country involves a myriad of challenges, from adapting to a different culture to navigating new financial systems. One critical...