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Direction 110 – Considerations if a visa is being refused or cancelled due to character
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Direction 110 – Considerations if a visa is being refused or cancelled due to character

On 7 June 2024, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Hon Andrew Giles signed a new revised Direction 110 (replacing Direction 99) to commence from 21 June 2024. This Direction outlines the primary and other considerations that must be taken into account in deciding whether or not to exercise their power to refuse or cancel a person's visa. This…
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13 June, 2024
What is ‘highly specialised work’, for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400) visa application?
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What is ‘highly specialised work’, for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400) visa application?

The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400) visa permits highly skilled individuals to conduct short-term, non-ongoing, highly specialised work in Australia for up to 3 months (in some cases, up to 6 months). This article discusses what constitutes “highly specialised work” below. For further information about 400 visas including other eligibility requirements, the application process, information on the “Australia’s…
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3 June, 2024
Increase to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from 1 July 2024
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Increase to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from 1 July 2024

From 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. This will affect new nomination applications for Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494) and Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visas. Such applications will need to ensure that nominees are paid above the new TSMIT of $73,150 or the…
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29 May, 2024
Budget 2025 Immigration Headlines
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Budget 2025 Immigration Headlines

On 14 May 2024, the Albanese government released their 2024/25 budget. While there are various "ancillary" migration-related measures, the below is a summary of some of key budget takeaways as they relate to immigration, and outlined in further detail below: net overseas migration projected to be 395,000 (down from 528,000 last year); 185,000 permanent spots for 2024/25 with 70% going…
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14 May, 2024
What is the ‘Genuine Temporary Entrant’ requirement for an Australian Visitor visa?
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What is the ‘Genuine Temporary Entrant’ requirement for an Australian Visitor visa?

A Visitor (Subclass 600) visa allows individuals to travel to Australia temporarily as a tourist, to see family and friends, or to undertake “business visitor activity”. Generally, it has a 12-month validity period and allows an individual to stay for up to 3 months per entry. Citizens of certain countries have access to “streamlined” versions of this visa, including the…
Immigration blog
6 May, 2024
Is the law on completion dates incomplete? Satisfying the Australian study requirement when applying for a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa as a doctoral degree graduate
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Is the law on completion dates incomplete? Satisfying the Australian study requirement when applying for a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa as a doctoral degree graduate

It is a criterion for the grant of a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa (TGV) that the applicant satisfied the Australian study requirement in the six months immediately before the TGV application was made. While this seems straightforward, there is often confusion about when the relevant six-month period starts (and ends), and when a course of education is ‘completed’ and…
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26 April, 2024