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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
What is the “Character Test”? Section 501 Character Criteria for Australian visas (updated 27 June 2024)
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What is the “Character Test”? Section 501 Character Criteria for Australian visas (updated 27 June 2024)

Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) is a provision of Australian Immigration law that enables the Department of Home Affairs (Department) to refuse or cancel a visa if the visa applicant (or visa holder) does not pass the “character test”. There are numerous ways with which a person could not pass the “character test”, which broadly speaking…
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22 March, 2023
February 2023 announcements at the Australian Financial Review Workforce Summit
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February 2023 announcements at the Australian Financial Review Workforce Summit

On 21 February 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs (Hon Clare O’Neil) gave a speech at the Australian Financial Review Workforce Summit (see here). In this speech, the Minister talked about the ways in which Australia’s migration system is broken and what practically needs to be done to fix it. What were identified as issued? The Minister highlighted three main…
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23 February, 2023
What are the February 2023 Graduate Visa Announcements?
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What are the February 2023 Graduate Visa Announcements?

On 21 February 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs (Hon Clare O’Neil) announced that the Australian government would address skill shortages by extending post-study work rights for international students that have graduated from an Australian education institution. Practically, this is to be effected via amendments to the Graduate Subclass 485 visa, which is the visa available to certain international students…
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23 February, 2023
What are the visa options to hire foreign talent as an employer?
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What are the visa options to hire foreign talent as an employer?

The global talent crunch is real, with “fewer babies, lower high school and college enrollment, rapid wage inflation, near-record unemployment, a skills shortage, the Great Resignation and the remnants of Covid-19 … all conspiring to hinder future business growth.” Securing access to the foreign talent pool is more important than ever before in ensuring that businesses can continue to provide…
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7 February, 2023
Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist
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Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist

The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa is a points tested application (unless applying through the New Zealand or Hong Kong streams) which can lead directly to permanent residence. Although anyone can submit an expression of interest through Skill Select, it is an invitation only application where the Department selects the highest scoring candidates out of the eligible pool. What are…
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15 December, 2022
The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Class PR) Subclass 191 visa
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The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Class PR) Subclass 191 visa

From 16 November 2022, individuals have been able to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Subclass 191 visa under the “Regional Provisional Visas” stream. This provides a pathway for certain individuals who held one of the two provisional regional visas and lived/worked/studied only in relevant “designated regional areas” of Australia to transition to permanent residency. Specifically, those who have…
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25 November, 2022