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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.
Judicial Review of Visa/Nomination Refusal Decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
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Judicial Review

Judicial Review of Visa/Nomination Refusal Decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Note, this post does not relate to decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Minister for Immigration relating to the cancellation or refusal of visas on ‘character grounds’ under s 501 of the Migration Act. If the Tribunal has affirmed a decision to cancel or refuse a visa on ‘character grounds’, or affirmed a decision not to revoke the…
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26 June, 2023
The new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement
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The new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

In May 2023, the Albanese Government announced the introduction of an Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. Broadly speaking, Labour Agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market, and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available. A useful blog post about Labour Agreements…
Immigration blog
19 June, 2023
Changes to Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program for British Nationals
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Changes to Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program for British Nationals

On 31 May 2023, the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force, giving effect to a significant trade agreement (see here). Amongst other things, this improved access for UK citizens under Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program and reciprocated some of these arrangements for Australia under the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme – see the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and…
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31 May, 2023
Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement
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Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement

The visit of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to Australia, also resulted in the signing of an Australian-Indian Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement which forms part of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). For more information about the ECTA, see here. This agreement provides greater access for Indian nationals to come to Australia, including access to the Work…
Immigration blog
30 May, 2023
Visa Exclusion Periods (Public Interest Criteria 4014)
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Visa Exclusion Periods (Public Interest Criteria 4014)

In certain circumstances, a foreign national may be prevented from being granted a visa to Australia, known as a visa exclusion period. These exclusion periods can be: permanent – for example, individuals who have been deported from Australia or had their visas cancelled for reasons of their character; or temporary - for example, certain people who have had their visas…
Immigration blog
25 May, 2023