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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.
A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption
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A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa ordinarily has an upper age limit of 45 years, meaning that once an applicant turns 45 years old, they will need an age exemption to be eligible. We have a separate article that addresses the various applicable age exemptions. This article deals with the most common of the age exemptions, being "Subclass 457/482…
Immigration blog
6 May, 2025
Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 6 May 2025)
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Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 6 May 2025)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa offers businesses the possibility to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency (see here for further information). Ordinarily, applicants must be below 45 years of age at the time of application. Like many rules however, there are several exceptions which may allow certain individuals to qualify for the visa even after reaching 45.…
Immigration blog
6 May, 2025
What sanctions can apply to Standard Business Sponsors and Temporary Activities Sponsors?
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What sanctions can apply to Standard Business Sponsors and Temporary Activities Sponsors?

If your business holds, or has held within the last 5 years, a valid Standard Business Sponsorship or Temporary Activities Sponsorship, you must comply with all the sponsorship obligations and all relevant Australian immigration and workplace laws. A failure to do so can result in serious consequences for both your business and the people you sponsor. How compliance is monitored The…
Immigration blog
23 April, 2025
Best Lawyers 2026 (in Immigration Law)
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Best Lawyers 2026 (in Immigration Law)

We are very pleased to announce that Hannan Tew's Partners, Jordan Tew and Mihan Hannan, have been recognised in “The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2026” list for their expertise in Immigration Law. Both Jordan and Mihan have been formally recognised on the list since the 2025 edition of the publication. Hannan Tew Lawyers is a full service Australian immigration law firm assisting individuals, asylum seekers, as well…
Immigration blog
17 April, 2025
Polygamy, Polyamory, and Partner visas
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Polygamy, Polyamory, and Partner visas

Australian partner visas require the visa applicant and sponsor to have a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others. This requirement of an “exclusive” relationship impacts partner visa eligibility for couples who are in a polygamous or polyamorous relationship. Polygamy or Polyamory? Polygamy refers to couples who have more than one spouse concurrently, that is,…
Immigration blog
28 March, 2025
Expedited review of character refusals and cancellations: What to expect at the General Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal
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Expedited review of character refusals and cancellations: What to expect at the General Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal

Australia’s Administrative Review Tribunal (Tribunal) replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) on 14 October 2024. The Tribunal undertakes independent merits review of decisions made by Federal Government departments, agencies and ministers. This includes various areas of commonwealth legislation such as social security, child support, workers compensation and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but notably a substantial number of immigration…
Immigration blog
28 March, 2025