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Civil

The Cost of Finding Housing on Xiaohongshu: $7200 Down the Drain

An international student found a 'perfect rental' on Xiaohongshu, paid a deposit, and then the 'landlord' disappeared. It turned out the property was an Airbnb short-term rental.

Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), Australian Consumer Law

Criminal

Faking Evidence? Big Trouble Ahead!

An international student in Australia forged a medical certificate to delay a court hearing and faced severe penalties. This story is a stark reminder not to break the law.

Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) - offences relating to perverting the course of justice, misleading the Court. Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) - powers of the court regarding vexatious proceedings.

Employment

Fake Contract, Real Hard Work: Did Your Wages Disappear?

A Sydney cleaning company exploited international students with a 'sham contracting' scam, refusing to pay legal wages and entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) stepped in with a heavy hand.

Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), particularly sections related to sham contracting and employee entitlements.

Immigration

Faking It for a Visa: How Bad Can It Get?

Trying to get a Protection Visa by lying about a sibling relationship? Not only will your visa likely get rejected, but you could also face way more serious legal trouble.

Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Civil

Rental Bond Disputes

When moving out, if your landlord withholds your bond for various reasons, understand your tenant rights.

Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

Criminal

Online Bullying: The Cost of a 'Joke'

A Sydney international student faced serious penalties for cyberbullying a classmate, a stark reminder that online actions have real-world consequences.

Crimes Act 1900 (New South Wales) - specifically sections related to using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, and publishing intimate images without consent.

Employment

Cash-in-Hand Trap: Adelaide Cleaning Company Hit with Massive Fines!

An Adelaide cleaning company's 'cash-in-hand' scam exposed! International student Xiao Li shares his firsthand experience, uncovering wage theft and a total lack of records. Be wary of low-wage temptations and protect your legal rights!

Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), specifically provisions relating to minimum wages, superannuation, and record-keeping obligations (Part 3-6).

Immigration

New Student Visa Rules: Xiao Wang's Close Call with Going Home

Australia's new 'Genuine Student' (GS) requirement for student visas is here! Xiao Wang almost got his visa rejected due to insufficient preparation, highlighting how strict these new rules are for international students.

Migration Act 1958 (Cth), Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) (specifically changes to the criteria for the Student visa (subclass 500) under Schedule 2, replacing the GTE requirement with the GS requirement), Section 109, Section 4020.

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