New exemptions for s48 bar commencing 2021
From 13 November 2021, subclass 190, 491 and 494 will be included as new exemptions for s48 bar. What is…
Visa Application Charge Increases 2021/2022
Further to our last article about the fee increases, there has been an announcement published by the Government relating to…
PMSOL changes: 22 occupations added to the list
On 22 June 2021, 22 occupations were added to the PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List). There are now a…
2021/2022 Fee Increases to Tribunal & Court Fees
Every financial year the Tribunal and Court fee increases. These have recently been announced and will take effect on 01…
Sponsorship cancellation on a phoenix business
Sponsorship cancellation is one of the actions the Department may take against a Sponsor if they breach certain sponsorship obligations….
Tourism and Hospitality are now critical sectors
Tourism and Hospitality industries have been included as a critical sector in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic in Australia….
Special Visa Arrangements for Myanmar nationals
On 05 May 2021, the Australian Government announced that it will have a special visa arrangement to support Myanmar nationals…
What is a ‘reasonable time’?
For a child visa, if an applicant is over 18 years at the time of application then there is an…
“At the Time Of Invitation” Redefined
In the case of Thapa v Minister for Immigration [2021] FCCA 686, the Federal Circuit Court preferred the interpretation of…