Can unauthorised maritime arrivals apply for visas?
Can an "unauthorised maritime arrival" apply for any type of visa while in Australia? Is the answer determined by s 48 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth)?
Where to find the deadline for merits review
It is commonly said that s 347 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) prescribes the deadline for application for merits review of decisions that are reviewable under s 338. Actually, the deadline is found somewhere else.
Subclass 403: change to Australian Agriculture Worker stream
The Australian Agriculture Worker (AAW) stream was inserted into visa Subclass 403 on 30 September 2021 to "provide for the temporary entry of agricultural workers under the AAW program administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". From 1 October 2022, the AAW...
Increased Tribunal fees
Tribunal application fees will increase from 1 July 2024 as follows...
Consequential Bill for new Tribunal
Among other things, the Bill: "Abolishes the Immigration Assessment Authority and harmonises provisions relating to reviews of migration and refugee decisions (providing a broader suite of tools for the efficient and effective resolution of these matters). Adjusts the exhaustive statement of the natural justice hearing rule for migration and protection matters..."
Changes to subclass 482 and other visas
The new regulations "give effect to key commitments made by the Government in the Migration Strategy, released on 11 December 2023, that concern Australia’s temporary skilled migration system. In particular, the Amendment Regulations: implement the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa, which replaces the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa as ..."
Updated table of ADS-approved travel agents in China
"This instrument provides an updated table of ADS-approved travel agents in China. The travel agents listed in the table are authorised under the ADS stream to organise tours to Australia for eligible citizens from the People’s Republic of China."
Changes to BVA/B/C: application forms, place & manner
"The purpose of the instrument is to ... reflect changes to the approved forms and the place and manner in which a Bridging A...
A Men’s World Cup and Women’s World Cup
"The purpose of the instrument is to specify two AGEEs and the related class of persons for each event, for clause 408.229 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations. The events are the ..."
Several changes coming soon
The new Regulations make changes to the business innovation and investment program, working holiday maker visas, bridging visas, the manner of reporting on arriving overseas passengers and crew members and citizenship fees