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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.
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ComplianceSponsorship obligations

Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications?

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa). This article explains whether fees in relation to these applications can be passed onto applicants, including examples provided by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). What…
Immigration blog
7 July, 2023
Immigration blog
Immigration

Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2023

The Australian government increased visa application charges (VACs) from 1 July 2023. Visitor, working holiday, work and holiday, training, temporary activity, and temporary work (short stay specialist) visas increased by a further 21% in addition to CPI. Business innovation and investment visas are increased by a further 46% in addition to CPI. The remaining visas are increased by 6% in addition…
Immigration blog
4 July, 2023
Immigration blog
Judicial ReviewVisa refusal AAT

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…
Immigration blog
26 June, 2023
Immigration blog
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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
Immigration blog
Judicial Review

Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia

Judicial review is often described as the option of last resort for people experiencing difficulties on their pathway to migrating to, or remaining in, Australia. But what is it? Judicial review is the process by which Courts ensure that decisions made under the Migration Act by the Minister or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) are made ‘according to law.’ If…
Immigration blog
6 June, 2023
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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…
Immigration blog
31 May, 2023