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Extension of Working Holiday Visa Conditions
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs recently announced an update to the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 462 & 417) program. The update includes
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ANNOUNCEMENT: George Lombard elected as MIA NSW/ACT President
We are thrilled to announce that our Special Counsel, George Lombard has been elected as the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Branch President
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Newsletter October 2023
In our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration and compliance, we are thrilled to bring you significant updates from
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Newsletter September 2023
New Work and Holiday Maker arrangement with the Philippines Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a Strategic Partnership with President of the Philippines HE Ferdinand R
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Yellow and black: How a CD led to star defender’s Tigers decision
EILISH Sheerin’s debut season has been simply remarkable.
Plucked from AFL Sydney side Inner West Magpies (and Newtown Breakaways prior to that), the 30-year-old Sheerin has been named in the All-Australian squad and has been a key part of Richmond’s surge up the ladder.
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Urgent Fix to Counteract Skills Crisis
The Albanese government is shifting the focus of visa applications to counteract the shortage of health, education and aged care skilled workers. Prior to the
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Introducing Mia Bridle and Adam Liskowski – The Winners of 2022 PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law
Congratulations to Mia Bridle and Adam Liskowski, the joint 2022 winners of the Playfair Prize in Migration Law. The PLAYFAIR prize was awarded at the
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Migration Program 2022
Out of a total 160,000 places in 2022-23, the Skilled stream visas will have 109,000 (70%). Family Stream visas will compose the remaining 30%, whilst
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Changes for International Students
The Federal government has announced changes to visa settings, to help provide much needed flexibility for international students set to return to Australia. This in
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Changes to Short-term Skilled Occupation List
Overview of Changes Eligible skilled visa holders must already be in Australia Predominantly working in hospitality, health and regional areas. Are existing 482 visa holders
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Checklists For Travel
The Department of Home Affairs have released the following checklist to support travellers coming to and from Australia. The checklists have been provided in various