Australia operates a dedicated Humanitarian Visa Program, that offers resettlement for refugees and other overseas individuals who are in dire humanitarian need and also require protection. Despite opinions to the contrary Australia is one of the world’s most generous...Read More
If you’re running a small or medium sized business and struggling to fill certain roles with quality employees, you may have considered looking overseas to help grow your enterprise. Employer sponsored visas address genuine skills shortages in the labour market...Read More
Australia can offer excellent opportunities for foreign investors and business operators and generally welcomes economic growth and development. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will need to obtain the right visa to set up a business in...Read More
In September 2021, the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) introduced 100 per cent online lodgement for Visitor visas (subclass 600) with the implementation undertaken in two phases. Under the first phase, 100 per cent online lodgement was introduced for all...Read More
Having a visa application refused can be extremely disappointing, particularly after spending considerable time completing forms, gathering documents and having paid the relevant fee, which is generally only refundable in limited circumstances. Visa applications in...Read More
The “Outward Travel Restrictions Operation Directive” that came into force in March this year gives prospective travellers leaving Australia additional regulations to contend with. The directive states that Australian “citizens and permanent residents must not travel...Read More
