Returning citizens who live abroad will need an exemption to leave Australia

Health Minister Greg Hunt

Last Thursday, the federal government ‘quietly’ passed an amendment to legislation to deny Australians who normally live in other countries, from returning home without a border force exemption. Until now, residents of other countries who are Australian are allowed to leave the country without applying for an exemption. The government’s rule change, effective from August […]

The Ups and Downs of Border Closures

COVID-19 border closures

Introduction The arrival of COVID-19 into our world has rocked humanity to the very core in virtually all aspects of life. It has seen many governments place restrictions on people, particularly here in Victoria, Australia. Surreal activities like lockdowns, remote working/learning, and perhaps the most controversial, mask-wearing, have become a new and mandatory normal. However, […]

Roam Migration Law calls on Federal government to rescind disproportionate and discriminatory Biosecurity measures

Discriminatory Biosecurity measures

PRESS RELEASE Roam Migration Law calls on Federal government to rescind disproportionate and discriminatory Biosecurity measures Roam Migration Law, a leading Australian immigration law firm, has called upon the Federal government to rescind the newly implemented emergency determination under the Biosecurity Act 2015, which impose criminal and civil penalties upon Australian citizens and permanent-residents seeking […]

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