<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers is a Melbourne boutique firm specialising in property, commercial, family, immigration and estate matters, delivering clear advice.]]></description><link>https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:46:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Migration Agent or Lawyer - Why the Choice Matters More for the ART Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers | Immigration Law Division Choosing between a migration agent and a lawyer often comes down to how complicated your situation is – and recent changes to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) process for temporary visa reviews have made that choice matter more. Should you Choose a Migration Agent or Lawyer? For straightforward visa applications in well-understood categories, a registered migration agent may be a good choice. They understand form requirements, document...]]></description><link>https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/post/migration-agent-or-lawyer-why-the-choice-matters-more-for-the-art-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a309782d59766ee9d6238b3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:24:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104040_d2b231c1131a4f459378a890101f8894~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>annisha Kapoor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salary Threshold for Employer-Sponsored Visas: Changes From July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers | Immigration Law Division From 1 July 2026, the salary thresholds for employer-sponsored visas will increase. If your employer is planning on sponsoring, these numbers need to be part of your planning now. Here is what is changing, and how it fits into the broader sponsorship pathways. The New Salary Thresholds From 1 July 2026, the new salary thresholds will be as follows: Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) – changes from $76,515 to $79,499 and applies to nominations for...]]></description><link>https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/post/salary-threshold-for-employer-sponsored-visas-changes-from-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3096bd531c6a05db2b3bc3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:22:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104040_caaac1a8dbf44e1caa06a129983b3547~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>annisha Kapoor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's 2026-27 Migration Program: Impact of Budget Allocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers | Immigration &#38; Visa Law Division The 2026-27 federal budget has set new numbers for Australia’s permanent migration program. Where you are in the system, onshore or offshore, now matters more than it has in years. Here is what the budget allocation actually means depending on your situation. The New Migration Program Numbers The 2026-27 federal budget set the permanent migration program at 185,000 places. Of those, 129,590 were allocated to onshore applicants, leaving...]]></description><link>https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/post/australia-s-2026-27-migration-program-impact-of-budget-allocation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30929a531c6a05db2b2fd1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:12:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/104040_8093b192fd674691a7a6dcb1d8832030~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>annisha Kapoor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying or Selling Property in Victoria in 2026: A Shifting Market and New Rules to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crownmark Lawyers | Property Law &#38; Conveyancing Division If you are buying or selling property in Victoria right now, the rules have changed and the market has shifted, often in ways that are not obvious until something goes wrong. This article sets out what has actually changed, what it means for your transaction, and when the choice of who acts for you starts to matter. The first is the market. After three interest rate cuts last year, the Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate three times...]]></description><link>https://www.crownmarklaw.com.au/post/buying-or-selling-property-in-victoria-in-2026-a-shifting-market-and-new-rules-to-watch-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22d95b14f1bdc71964b24d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:20:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e6b49_3be4edcff913446180e20ac1f546a77a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gaurav Bhatia</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>