by Quinns_News | Oct 12, 2009 | Consumer News
In an attempt to attract greater foreign investment to Australia the Federal Government has recently doubled the current foreign investment thresholds. Current legislation dictates that foreign investors looking to purchase a share of 15% or more interest in an asset...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2009 | Consumer News
There is currently a range of illegal schemes and plans that exist that are offering unsuspecting taxpayers access to their superannuation savings before retirement. The promoters of these plans will tell you that they are able to access your super savings for reasons...
by Quinns_News | Sep 14, 2009 | Consumer News
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has recently released details of proposed changes to existing personal bankruptcy legislation. The changes are now available for public consultation and are intended to modernise the current legislation to better reflect what is...
by Quinns_News | Sep 7, 2009 | Consumer News
The Commonwealth Government moved to introduce a new national consumer protection law in June this year (2009) when it passed Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009. This new law is modelled on a successful trial that has been operating in...
by Quinns_News | Jul 13, 2009 | Consumer News
There has been extensive coverage in recent times of the various bonuses and concessions that are available to first home buyers, for both newly constructed and existing properties. In NSW these benefits include State and Federal Government grants as well as stamp...
by Quinns_News | Jun 22, 2009 | Consumer News
We all know that it is incredibly important to keep your bank accounts and banking details secure, as well as other personal information such as your Tax File Number. In this technological age there are more ways for you to access your accounts and do your banking. As...