Migration

The National Innovation Visa (NIV) (Subclass 858) represents the pinnacle of Australia’s migration program, targeting global leaders, researchers, and innovators. While the visa is ultimately assessed by the Department of Home Affairs, securing a State Government...

For many couples, applying for an Australian Partner Visa is an exciting step toward building a life together. However, for LGBTQIA+ couples who live in countries where their identity or relationship is criminalised, the process can feel overwhelming, frightening, and...

If you’ve started researching options for your Australian Partner Visa, it is likely you have discovered that processing times are long, documentation requirements are strict, and Requests for Further Information (RFIs) are becoming more common. Even strong and...

Choosing the right Australian Partner Visa can be an overwhelming task, especially when trying to decide between the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa and the Subclass 309 Partner (Provisional) Visa. To apply for these visas, the applicant will need to: be...

On 2 April 2026, at the National Press Club of Australia, Dr Martin Parkinson, Macquarie University Chancellor and Violet Roumeliotis AM, CEO of Settlement Services International (SSI), delivered an address highlighting a persistent issue within Australia’s migration...

Dear Clients, The Australian Government has issued a Migration (Arrival Control) Determination which commenced on 26 March 2026 and remains in effect for six months. The Determination will impact individuals who: are currently outside Australia or were outside...

Update on Citizenship special residence requirements Dear Clients, We write in regard to recent updates to the Citizenship special residence requirements. To apply for Australian Citizenship, all applicants must meet the standard residency requirement. This means,...

How an Australian Immigration Lawyer Can Help Do you want to move to Australia or stay in Australia long‑term? For many people, migration is a life‑changing decision, but the process itself can be long, confusing, and at times overwhelming. Australia’s migration...

Strengthening the Harvest: Why the HILA is a Game-Changer for the Agribusiness Supply Chain For many Australian agribusinesses, ‘getting the product to market’ is a challenge just as significant as growing it. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has recently...

 In line with the annual indexation process under Australian Migration Regulations, we write to inform you of upcoming changes to the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT), which will take effect from 1 July 2026. The...

The Australian Government has introduced changes to the Training (subclass 407) visa application process to ensure the program continues to support genuine skills development through structured workplace training. From 11 March 2026, new procedural requirements apply...

For large corporations employing sponsored visa holders, navigating the complex web of sponsorship obligations is not just good practice – it is a legal imperative. Breaches can lead to significant penalties, reputational damage, and disruption to your talent...

On 5 February 2025, the Administrative Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill), passed both Houses of Parliament. The amendments expand the circumstances in which the Tribunal may decide a matter without holding an oral...

Mitigating Western Australia's Skill Shortage in Construction Sector Western Australia's building and construction sector is experiencing massive growth, with the State recording the strongest rise in annual home completions in the nation last year. This success,...

For those currently married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, there are several visa options available to assist couples in building their future together in Australia. This applies equally...

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, the Hon Tony Burke MP, has issued new Ministerial Instructions and Personal Procedural Decisions (PPDs) under sections 351, 501J, 46A, and 48B of the Migration Act 1958. These new instructions were issued on 4 September...

Victoria’s skilled migration program is now open to applicants in Victoria and overseas. Program allocation The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has provided Victoria with a small interim allocation for the 2025–26 program year: 200 places for the...