David Colemas’s priority: migrants in regional communities

'Speaking to SBS, David Coleman said his priority is to get migrants to struggling regional communities. But, he hasn't forgotten about controversial plans to toughen citizenship requirements'.

Faking IDs to obtain AU visas

'Criminal syndicates are using counterfeiting networks in Malaysia to smuggle people into Australia, exploiting a relaxed visa agreement between the countries'.

New 5-year subclass 870 sponsored parent visa

'Sponsorship applications can be lodged from 17 April 2019... Once a sponsorship application has been approved, a sponsored parent will be able to apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. Applications for the visa are intended to open from 1 July 2019'

COVID-19: travel ban expanded to Korea

"These actions are based on advice that the volume of reported COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Korea, and the scale of travel to Australia from the Republic of Korea, means that they present a high risk of further transmission of COVID-19 in Australia".

Changes to the Minister of Religion Labour Agreement

"Changes to the Minister of Religion Labour Agreement settings will allow religious institutions to sponsor overseas workers under the additional occupation of 'Religious Assistant'"

‘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'.

‘Strong growth in Australian citizenship’

'83% increase in citizenship applications finalised in the last six months of 2018 compared with the same period last year'

‘Five face court over alleged fraudulent marriage scam’

'The Australian Border Force ... has shut down an elaborate contrived marriages syndicate operating out of Sydney'.

‘Building on Australia’s success as an immigration nation’

'Celebrating Australia's record as the world’s most successful immigration nation will be a key priority for the Morrison government, newly appointed Minister for Immigration... said today'.

New aged care Labour Agreements

'Aged care providers are now able to hire overseas workers with specialised skills that will support older Australians from multicultural backgrounds'