Migration Program Planning Levels 2020-21

Migration Program Planning Levels 2020-21

In line with the National Budget 2020-21 event, on 8 October 2020, the Federal Government announced the planning levels for the 2020-21 Migration Program. The total places available remain unchanged at 160,000. What has changed, however, is the allocation of places...

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New Labour Market Testing requirements introduced

New Labour Market Testing requirements introduced

In September 2020, the Australian Government introduced new Labour Market Testing (“LMT”) requirements for employer sponsored visas such as the Subclass 482-Temporary Skill Shortage visa and the Subclass 494-Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, where...

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Big changes for Australian immigration lawyers

Big changes for Australian immigration lawyers

The Migration Amendment Bill 2019 and Migration Agents Registration Application Change Amendment Bill 2019 was passed by the Senate on 15 June 2020. Once the new laws come into effect, immigration lawyers will no longer be required to maintain registration as a...

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“COVID-19 Pandemic event” visa announced

“COVID-19 Pandemic event” visa announced

In response to the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on 4 April 2020, the Australian Government introduced a new “COVID-19 Pandemic event” pathway under the Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream of the Subclass 408 – Temporary Activity visa. The...

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Covid-19 Update

Covid-19 Update

As global concern about the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak grows, we’re doing our best to keep everyone healthy and safe in the office, while also minimising the disruptions to our day-to-day operations. Please be assured that we expect no major interruptions...

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Mentoring

Mentoring

Mentoring has been so valuable to my career and I cannot speak highly enough of the mentoring programs available through the Law Society of Western Australia and the Migration Institute of Australia. I've loved having the opportunity to be a mentor, particularly to...

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Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards

What an honour! Firm principal Sophie Manera has been named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards in the category of Mentor of the Year. The award ceremony will take place on 22 November 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. We wish her all the best!...

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