ACT Occupation changes
The ACT Occupation List was recently updated. While there were some occupations that were closed (eg child care centre manager, panel...
Changes to 457 self sponsorship
Previously subclass 457 visas were used to enable persons to self-sponsor. However the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s...
Work and holiday visas for Hungarians
An agreement signed between Australia and Hungary on 24 February 2016 means that young people aged between 18 and 30 years old from...
Restrictions on Adoption and Child visas
On 14 December 2015 amendments were made to the validity requirements for Adoption and Child visa applications where the applicant claims...
New Australian citizenship deal for New Zealanders living in Australia
New Zealand citizens who have been living and working in Australia for five years or more are to be permitted to apply for Australian...
New Assistant Minister for Immigration
The Prime Minister’s new Ministry will be sworn in by the Governor General today. The Hon Peter Dutton MP remains as Minister for...
ANAO report on compliance
Visa holders need to ensure their compliance with the conditions on their visa. However, the motivation to do so for many visa holders...
NSW processing times for Business Talent visas
The Subclass 132 Business Talent (Permanent) visa allows business persons to establish or develop business in Australia through either...
Work and holiday visas for the Slovak Republic and Slovenia
Young people aged between 18 and 30 years old from the Slovak Republic and Slovenia may now apply for an Australian work and holiday visa...
Review of TSMIT threshold
Review of the subclass 457 arrangements is continuing. The government has announced that Mr John Azarias (who chaired the 457 Integrity...