Family Violence Bill passes both houses
The Bill commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation, not later than 6 months after it receives Royal Assent
Strengthening the citizenship loss provisions
Australian Citizenship Amendment (Strengthening the Citizenship Loss Provisions) Bill 2018
Social security: increased waiting times for migrants
The amendments 'will increase the existing newly arrived resident’s waiting period'
Family Violence Bill passed Senate with amendments
Amendments to the commencement day and family sponsors' obligations
LIN 18/077: Supporting Innovation in South Australia Event
The instrument specifies the Supporting Innovation in South Australia event for the purposes of visa subclass 408
LIN 18/174: online lodgement for additional countries
The instrument expands the online lodgement channel to additional countries for subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa applicants.
Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018
'Do you think the current rate of immigration to Australia is too high?'
Unauthorised maritime arrivals: IMMI 18/019 disallowed
Disallowance of instrument dealing with fast track applicants (unauthorised maritime arrivals claiming refugee status).
SAF disallowance motion withdrawn
The motion to disallow the Skilling Australian Fund (SAF) Regulations has been withdrawn, which means that the SAF continues into the foreseeable future.
LIN 18/197: areas and kinds of work for subclass 462
Additional areas where specified work can be carried out: Migration (LIN 18/197: Areas of Australia and Kinds of Specified Work for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visas) Instrument 2018.