Curtailing Visa Hopping for Students & Temporary Visa Holders
The Australian government has further tightened our migration system, which it says has been plagued by a practice known as “visa hopping.” This term refers to individuals repeatedly applying for short-term visas as a means to stay in Australia indefinitely without a clear pathway to citizenship or residency. This practice, claims the government, not only […]
Navigating Changes in Temporary Visa Health Requirements in Australia
As of November 1, 2023, applicants for further temporary visas in Australia face a pivotal shift in policy. Short-term measures that once exempted individuals from health examinations during the application process have ceased, signifying a significant adjustment in the visa application landscape. This change stems from the Department of Home Affairs’ proactive response to the […]
Why Temporary Visa Applicants In Australia May No Longer Require Medical Examinations
Australia is trimming its requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia, to speed up its visa processing system. Temporary visa applicants in Australia will no longer be required to undertake medical examinations, based on their nationality, previous residence and proposed length of stay, in order to meet the health requirement. This new arrangement applies to all […]
Significant Increase in Risk for Employers of Temporary Visa Holders
Significant change for Australian employers likely following the announcement of Draft Migration Amendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021. The Federal Government has flagged significant reforms to the obligations on Australian employers who employ temporary visa holders. The proposed reforms would strengthen the requirement to check the visa status and conditions of visa holders, increasing penalties […]
A quick guide to temporary visa holders and social security
This Quick Guide provides information on residency requirements for social security payments in Australia, particularly how they apply to temporary visa holders. It sets out the basic residency qualification requirements; exemptions from these requirements; eligibility for Special Benefit; and residency and waiting period criteria that apply to certain payments. The residency requirements and waiting periods […]
Major Parties Fail to Provide Rational Immigration Policies.
Despite significant historical differences on migration-related issues, the 2019 election has seen the Labor party and Coalition government promote policies with major similarities. Populist and unsubstantiated reasoning pervades both major parties’ immigration policies, demonstrating a limited awareness of the fact that immigration can and does improve the lives of the majority of Australians, both economically […]