‘Man arrested for alleged migration fraud’
The giving of a false document to the Department has consequences that might go far beyond a mere refusal based on PIC 4020. It is also a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment for 10 years or 1,000 penalty units, or both
Government to ‘abandon’ plans for stricter citizenship test?
"The Australian Government may not be pursuing changes to the Australian citizenship law - that would make permanent residents wait longer and require evidence of their English proficiency before they can apply"
Increased flexibility for international students to support supermarkets
The Federal government has recently announced as follows: "Today the Morrison Government has announced that supermarkets in States and Territories subject to COVID-19 lockdowns...
Tonga Joins the Pacific Labour Scheme
'Tonga's entry into the Scheme will provide more Tongan workers access to skills development opportunities, while also helping fill labour shortages in rural and regional Australia'
‘Family’s fight after visa delay…’
'An Aussie family was left in limbo after a father and son were trapped in the US waiting on a visa so they could return home'.
‘Putting Australian workers first’
'Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman says Australian job seekers are continuing to benefit from visa reforms...'
ABF probe involving RMAs and non-RMAs
'The individual is alleged to have engaged with several complicit Registered Migration Agents to lodge applications with the Department of Home Affairs, sponsoring individuals for positions in businesses that do not exist'
Canadian-style migration in NSW
'NSW Premier... will today continue her mission to turn immigration into a state issue, announcing a six-point plan to address the state's "ballooning population"'
‘Coroner to investigate refugee self-immolation death’
'An inquest has been announced into the 2016 death of 23-year-old Omid Masoumali'.
‘Nauru blocks transfer of severely depressed refugee to [AU]’
'Three young regional Australians have come up with a brave idea to tackle migration issues and you could win money to implement it'.




















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