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‘Use of Force’ on the Rise in Australia’s Detention Centres
Maribyrnon’s immigration centre has been labelled the ‘harshest’ in Australia. Detainees have been living in prison-like conditions since the Australian Boarder Force took over the… Read More
Migration Newsletter 502 (Deportation of NZ citizens)
A slightly different take on the character laws: New Zealand Angry About Australia Deporting its Citizens A new consequence of Australia’s stronger character test… Read More
Stricter Requirements Set for Family Visa Sponsors
The Federal Government is cracking down on family visa sponsors in new laws recently introduced to parliament. The new laws will make sure sponsors are… Read More
Audit of Department of Immigration finds major weaknesses and extensive shortcomings
The Australian National Audit office has completed a review of the way in which the Department of Immigration and Border Protection manages compliance with visa… Read More
Fraudulent Migration Agent discovered, prosecuted and jailed for seven years.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection announced over Christmas that the Perth Magistrates Court sentenced a 51 year old man after he was convicted… Read More
Working Holiday Visa Holders Ripped Off, Ombudsman Catches Employers in the Act
Two Darwin businesses have been caught paying Working Holiday Visa holders less than $5 an hour! One of the businesses was a café and the… Read More
Study stress can lead to overlooked visa deadlines!
Students – did you know that you are one of the most common types of visa holder to overlook your visa expiry date? Be warned… Read More
Paying your way through your 457 visa may land you in hot water
Have you ever been tempted to pay an employer to sponsor you? Perhaps you’ve been solicited by employers looking to gain an advantage by paying… Read More
Number One Rule for Visa Applicants
The Australian Government has a number of processes to promote visa integrity, reflected in the high number of recent visa cancellations due… Read More
Australia Cracks Down on Refugees
A leaked, confidential Department of Immigration document reveals that the government intends on implementing a more intense screening process for refugees. The… Read More