by Joshua Stevens | Jul 22, 2025 | Immigration Law
At Shakenovsky & Associates, we understand that immigration can be a complex journey. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition to your new life in Australia. Whether you’re seeking a temporary visa, permanent residency, citizenship, or find yourself in a situation where your visa is soon to expire or has expired, we can assist.
Contact us today to learn how we can assist you in achieving your immigration goals.
by Joshua Stevens | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Law
Ensure you are well-advised on your rights.
From understanding police procedures to navigating court appearances, Shakenovsky & Associates is here to guide you every step of the way.
Don’t face it alone—get expert support now. Beware not to incriminate yourself. Speak to Shakenovsky & Associates before making any statements to the police.
by Joshua Stevens | Jun 6, 2025 | Employment Law
Are you aware of your rights under the General Protection Provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009? These provisions are designed to protect employees from adverse actions taken by employers for prohibited reasons, such as discrimination or retaliation for exercising workplace rights.
Key Points to Know:
1. Adverse Action: This includes any action that negatively affects your employment, such as demotion, dismissal, or discrimination.
2. Prohibited Reasons: Employers cannot take adverse action against you for reasons like using sick leave, making complaints about workplace conditions, or other protected activities.
3. Reverse Onus of Proof: In these claims, the employer must prove that the adverse action was not taken for a prohibited reason.
4. Time Limit: You have 21 days from the date of dismissal to lodge a claim with the Fair Work Commission.
5. Compensation: There is no cap on compensation, which can include economic and non-economic losses.
If you believe you’ve been subjected to adverse action for prohibited reasons, it’s crucial to act quickly. Gather evidence, seek legal advice, and consider lodging a claim to protect your rights.
For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to our experienced team at Shakenovsky & Associates. We’re here to help you navigate your rights and options.
by Joshua Stevens | Jun 6, 2025 | Immigration Law
Are you considering migrating to Australia or sponsoring skilled workers? The Australian migration landscape is evolving rapidly, with significant legislative updates and new requirements coming into effect in 2025.
Key Updates You Need to Know:
• Visa Repeals & Technical Amendments: Outdated visa subclasses have been repealed, and technical updates have been made to streamline the migration process. If you lodged your application before 22 March 2025, your application is not affected.
• Increased Skilled Visa Income Thresholds: From 1 July 2025, the minimum income thresholds for skilled visas (including subclass 482, 186, 494, and 187) will rise by 4.6%. New applications must meet these higher thresholds.
• Workplace Rights Guide: The Department of Home Affairs has released a new guide to help migrants understand their workplace rights and protections in Australia. We ensure all our clients are informed and protected.
Why Choose Shakenovsky & Associates?
• Up-to-date advice on all legislative changes and how they affect your visa options.
• Expert guidance on preparing strong applications, especially in light of increased scrutiny and higher refusal rates for certain visas.
• Commitment to client care, including providing essential resources like the Workplace Rights Guide.
Contact us today to discuss your migration options and ensure your application is compliant with the latest regulations.
by Joshua Stevens | Jun 6, 2025 | Family Law
At Shakenovsky & Associates, we believe in achieving peaceful resolutions in family law matters.
We specialise in settling family law matters. We do not litigate family law matters.
Litigation is time-consuming and extremely costly, both financially and emotionally.
Litigating your family law matter often serves the pockets of the lawyers, thereby depleting your net financial entitlement in the asset pool.
Family law litigation, more often than not, irretrievably damages relationships as well as finances, all of which can be avoided by a sensible and rational approach to settlement.
We recently helped a client successfully settle the division of their matrimonial asset pool, child support, parenting arrangements and spousal maintenance over a period of 18 months, achieving excellent results without stepping into a courtroom.
Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step, enabling a smooth and amicable resolution.
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