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Parent visas go Digital

A practical shift for Parent visas is coming into effect on 22 April 2026. For the first time, a number of Parent visa subclasses will be available for online lodgement:…

Individual April 20 2026

Expect shifts in your student visa workforce

From 1 March 2026, the Government has doubled the application charge for the #Temporary Graduate visa (#subclass485) to $4,600 for most primary applicants. For employers, this is not just a…

NewsUpdate March 1 2026

Working Holiday (WHM) Visa in Australia

For nearly 50 years, Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program has connected young people from around the world with real, people-to-people experiences in Australia. It’s designed to promote cultural exchange and international understanding, while giving travellers the chance to explore the country. Today, the program partners with 50 countries and offers two visa subclasses, letting

EmployersIndividual January 7 2026

WEBINAR December 1 2025

We’re leading the National Migration Conference 2025

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Filing Fees set to increase 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, Australia’s visa application charges (VACs) will increase across several visa subclasses. These adjustments, made by the Department of Home Affairs, reflect inflation and rising processing costs. Each…

EmployersIndividualNews June 1 2025

WEBINAR April 16 2025

We’re speaking at Australia’s largest construction & design show

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Working Holiday Makers have more opportunity to extend stay

On 5 April 2025, the government expanded the list of postcodes for WHMs undertaking bushfire recovery work and other natural disaster recovery work (e.g. floods, cyclones, and severe weather events).…

EmployersIndividualNewsUpdate April 7 2025

Visa holders have the same work rights as Australians

Workers in Australia do not need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be covered by Australian workplace laws. Visa holders are entitled to the same basic workplace rights…

CorporateEmployersIndividual March 30 2025

Podcast featuring our Principal, Marsha Bassily

Navigating Immigration Law with Marsha Bassily Immigration law is one of the most dynamic and politically charged areas of legal practice. Australia is a migrant nation. Immigration is central to…

CPD/CLE for Colleagues March 17 2025

A National Innovation Visa offering Permanent Residence

The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) (NIV) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in…

NewsUpdate December 14 2024