15 Mar Family Violence
EXCLUSIVE: 'They have no place in Australia': Foreigners who commit domestic violence and forced marriage face being deported even if they're NOT convicted under tough new rules that kick in today...
09 Mar Strengthened character test to safeguard the Australian community
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke, has issued a new Ministerial Direction to guide decision-makers applying the character test. The character test applies to certain visa...
02 Mar Migration (Class of persons for Visitor (Class FA) visa nil VAC) Instrument (LIN 21/021) 2021
The purpose of the instrument is to specify that certain former Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa (Subclass 600 visa) holders can apply for a new Subclass 600 visa with a nil visa application charge (VAC) where their travel...
23 Feb HAWKE: Migration Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2021
The amendments made by Schedule 1 to the Amendment Regulations implement measures to enable visa grants to some Family stream visa applicants who are located in Australia...
15 Feb Skilled Migration Program update for prospective applicants currently in South Australia
The following information was contained in an email sent to Migration Alliance today:...
18 Jan Family violence and your visa
The below is general information only, which does not constitute legal or immigration advice, that is correct as at January 2021....
04 Jan NSW sc491 visa update
RDAs will start processing visas in Feb 2021! Regional Development Australia (RDA) offices will begin assisting NSW Treasury manage the subclass 491 visa in early February 2021. ...
04 Nov South Australia Extends Their Interim Allocation of BIIP and GSM into November
South Australia (along with a number of other States) have been given interim allocation numbers to continue to processing subclass Business Innovation & Investment Programs. announcement of final allocations was expected to occur shortly after the...
19 Oct BUDGET 2020: DUTTON, TUDGE: Securing and uniting Australia as part of the Fed Govt’s economic recovery plan – Immigration
The following information is contained within the Minister's media release: A carefully managed Migration Program is an important part of Australia’s economic recovery and will create jobs and bring high value investment to...
24 Sep What factors does the AAT consider to determine if someone is of a good character?
In this particular case, the AAT affirmed a decision of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs (the Department) not to revoke the mandatory cancellation of the applicant’s spouse visa...
