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Skilled Migration and the Hospitality Industry – How Migration Changes Are Helping Local Businesses Retain Staff in a Post-Pandemic Australia

Skilled Migration and the Hospitality Industry – How Migration Changes Are Helping Local Businesses Retain Staff in a Post-Pandemic Australia

It is undeniable that the hospitality industry has historically, and continues to, rely on foreign nationals to ...
Migration Agents -V- Immigration Lawyers, Know the difference

Migration Agents -V- Immigration Lawyers, Know the difference

Whilst there may be a number of suitably qualified migration agents authorised to practice in Australia, there are several reasons why a solicitor may be more beneficial to engage in the long-term.
A change in Government brings a change to Australia’s skilled migration program

A change in Government brings a change to Australia’s skilled migration program

In May of this year, Australia welcomed the Albanese government into power, and the change in government also ...
Australia welcomes back upwards of 200,000 eligible visa holders

Australia welcomes back upwards of 200,000 eligible visa holders

As Australia’s national vaccination rate continues to rise, the Federal Government has introduced the greatest ...
Upcoming changes to Business & Skilled Migration Queensland – Subclass 491 Small Business Owner Pathway

Upcoming changes to Business & Skilled Migration Queensland – Subclass 491 Small Business Owner Pathway

In November of 2019, the Department of Home Affairs (‘Department’) released the Skilled Work Regional ...
Australia’s travel restrictions- too restrictive?

Australia’s travel restrictions- too restrictive?

Australia is nearing its fifth month of travel restrictions and while the majority of Australia is faring well ...
Amid rising tensions with China, Australia’s recent announcement of a “safe haven” offer to Hong Kong National’s becomes increasingly valuable

Amid rising tensions with China, Australia’s recent announcement of a “safe haven” offer to Hong Kong National’s becomes increasingly valuable

In a joint statement issued earlier this month by Alan Tudge, MP and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, an expansion ...
Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

Arguably one of the greatest milestones of your life has just occurred, you have said the magic ‘yes’ or ‘will ...
Why you need a Migration Lawyer

Why you need a Migration Lawyer

Migration has continued to be a topical issue within the political sphere of Western countries. Managing and ...
Forthcoming Changes to Skilled Regional Visas

Forthcoming Changes to Skilled Regional Visas

Earlier this year, the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations (‘Regulations’) 2019 was ...
How does Bankruptcy and Managerial Involvement with Insolvent Companies affect Australia Visa Applications?

How does Bankruptcy and Managerial Involvement with Insolvent Companies affect Australia Visa Applications?

This article examines the effect of bankruptcy and a record of involvement with insolvent companies on Australia ...
Important Reforms Scheduled to Take Effect in 2018

Important Reforms Scheduled to Take Effect in 2018

There are two significant reforms to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (‘Act’) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) ...
Citizenship Bill Defeated in the Senate

Citizenship Bill Defeated in the Senate

Following on from our article titled ‘Citizenship Changes Opposed in the Senate’, the Australian Citizenship ...
Citizenship Changes Opposed in Senate

Citizenship Changes Opposed in Senate

The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and ...
The Case of the Unrelated Biological Sisters and Ministerial Intervention

The Case of the Unrelated Biological Sisters and Ministerial Intervention

The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, the Honourable Peter Dutton, has exercised the rarely used ...
Family to be Deported After Living in Australia for Nine Years

Family to be Deported After Living in Australia for Nine Years

Daniel Lee and his family, who have lived in Australia for nine years, are facing deportation to Korea unless the ...
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