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25.01.2022 Former staff member Rita Fourer has had her refugee thesis published - hopefully she might come back to Australia to teach one day...

25.01.2022 The Department of Home Affairs has launched a new portal for short stay visits to Australia. Anyone travelling to Australia will still require an exemption. Electronic Travel Authorities are only available to citizens of the following countries: Brunei - Darussalam... Canada Hong Kong (SAR PRC) Japan Malaysia Singapore Korea, Rep of (South) United States. For more information, see: https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ETAS3/etas

23.01.2022 We've got a local client whose situation is quite sad, hopefully some of you will be able to help: https://www.gofundme.com/2fy46sc?pc=em_co_shareflow_a

23.01.2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update

21.01.2022 Another client with an interesting life, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08flqbv

21.01.2022 The Department of Home Affairs has provided an interim number of 188 and 132 visa nomination places to the Government of South Australia as part of the Business Innovation & Investment Program. We are happy to offer our services to those seeking to apply. https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/

20.01.2022 The Committee for the Economic Development of Australia has recommended prioritising skilled migration as a key part of Australia's COVID-19 recovery plan

20.01.2022 Coming to Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic The Australian Government is taking its responsibility to protect its citizens and permanent residents very seriously. One of the measures taken by the Australian Government is to close its border to temporary visa holders. If you are a temporary visa holder and you NEED to travel to Australia, you must apply for an exemption, and strict conditions apply. ... For more details, please see: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-australia. If you require assistance with lodging an enquiry for an exemption to travel to Australia, we can help. Please contact us on: 97990085 or [email protected]

20.01.2022 Due to high demand, weve opened up a limited number of extra spots for those still interested.

19.01.2022 My old university friend John Quiggin is now a fan of credentialism - either a sign of age or he's angling for a job with the Department of Immigration, which these days could be called the Department of Labels: http://insidestory.org.au/in-praise-of-credentialism

18.01.2022 Perhaps President Trump would like the freedom the Australian Constitution gives - nice piece from George Williams today including a riff on the Immigration Restriction Act 1901: http://www.canberratimes.com.au//australias-discriminatory

18.01.2022 Rules surrounding travel restrictions are changing regularly. For those seeking the most up-to-date info, including guidelines on decision making by the Department of Home Affairs, you can see them here: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions

17.01.2022 Wishing success for the Vanuatu Smiles book. This beautiful book of photographs will raise money for charity, as Myra says - Vanuatu has had a profound effect on Marty and I each and every time we visit - not because of it's poverty and the fact that it is one of the least developed countries in the world, but because of the spirit of the people and they way in which they taught us a lesson in humanity. We wanted to find a way to show our gratitude and this book "Vanuatu ...Smiles" is the result. Marty and I have donated pro bono our time and images to the creation of this book and 100% of the profits we raise from sales are going to a charity called Operation Education Vanuatu. They are a grass root, 100% volunteer, not for profit, non-government registered charity that provides resources and building materials for the construction of school buildings and heath clinics in various communities across Vanuatu. All donations they receive go directly to the cause and non is directed to administration etc which is quite unique for many charities. Apart from our decision to direct the profits to this charity, we have no affiliation with this charity or its associates. However, we do believe in their efforts and how they go about achieving this, and we also believe that small individual contributions can make a difference to our world. http://au.blurb.com//5179664-vanuatu-smiles-large-hard-cov

17.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office will acquire visa data from the Department of Home Affairs for the financial years 2020-21 through to 2022-23, to identify non-compliance with obligations under taxation and superannuation laws. More info can be found via this link:... https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2020G00872/Download See more

17.01.2022 Ringing endorsement from a happy client in the March 2014 edition of Australia and New Zealand magazine. www.getmedownunder.com

16.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//australian-visa-rejection-overturn

16.01.2022 Did you know that only registered migration agents and exempt persons can legally provide immigration assistance in Australia? See the helpful fact sheet below to understand why it's so important to choose the right representation when migrating to Australia:

16.01.2022 Do you know an Australian stuck overseas due to COVID-19? Government Assistance is now available. https://lnkd.in/gmZ8whT

16.01.2022 Health Waiver available for the new 494 visa. It has been confirmed that the new regional provisional visas have a health waiver available. If you have a health condition which has precluded you from migrating previously, you can now access permanent residency through the 494 visa.

15.01.2022 George Lombard quoted in an article about the migration of people with a disability.

15.01.2022 Interesting to see the new Minister for Immigration becoming passionate about something :-)

14.01.2022 Check this out! http://www.abc.net.au//where-do-migrants-to-austr/10133560

12.01.2022 A useful breakdown of the impact of lower migration rates on Australia’s economy: https://www.abc.net.au//migration-australia-covi/12812752

11.01.2022 Australia Inc. is now hiring! Apply for a visa under our Working Holiday Maker program youll have the chance to enjoy our laidback lifestyle while earning s...ome extra cash to keep your travels going or do some study while youre here. Check out Aussie News Today for more adventure inspiration and learn more about the program at: http://www.tourism.australia.com//about/our-cam/youth.html

11.01.2022 WOW... Look at all the migrants, who would've known.

11.01.2022 MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE AND SUPPORT TO THE NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY (FED) The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) abhors the act of senseless violence committed in Christchurch against members of the Muslim faith at their places of worship. The MIA offers this open expression of condolences to the families and friends of the many victims, as well as the community of Christchurch and the first responders and staff within the health system who have all had to deal with the afterm...ath from this unfortunate and tragic event. Immigration is the foundation of Australian and New Zealand societies and has provided positive social and economic benefits to our respective communities and countries. The MIA recognises the significant and positive contribution that immigration has brought to our communities through the migrant pathways of those from the Muslim faith from all over the world. See more

10.01.2022 Some major changes have been introduced to Distinguished and Global Talent visas: - You can now apply for a health waiver under your application for any relative with a health condition - Applications can include relatives who are currently offshore If you are considering applying for a Distinguished Talent visa, get in touch with us. We offer experienced advice on health waivers and other skilled migration areas.... https://austimmigration.com.au/distinguished-talent-visa-u/

09.01.2022 George will be in Germany from the 27th of December until the 17th of January. If you're thinking of moving to Australia and would like some advice send us a message and we can arrange a meeting to help you. George wird vom 27. Dezember bis zum 10. Januar in Deutschland sein. Wenn Sie an einen Umzug nach Australien denken und einen wünschen, senden Sie uns eine Nachricht und wir können ein Treffen arrangieren, um Ihnen zu helfen.

09.01.2022 What are the Australian job prospects in IT like? Here is a city by city rundown. http://mobile.itnews.com.au//371625,the-aussie-cities-with

09.01.2022 UPDATE Contact details: With most of our staff working from home we invite our clients to call us on our new mobile number: +61 492 809 711. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to helping you and your family.

08.01.2022 Some major amendments have been made to Temporary Graduate (485) and Skilled Regional visas (887) to assist applicants stranded by COVID-19: https://www.sbs.com.au//australian-visas-good-news-for-tem

07.01.2022 Thinking of moving to Australia? *New Regional Skilled Work Visa* Tomorrow, the Australian Government is launching two new skilled work visas for skilled migrants looking to settle in regional areas of Australia.... The Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) will allow migrants to apply for Permanent Residency after three years of living and working in their regional area. 23,000 places will be available annually, replacing the current 187 and 489 Visas. We're still waiting on the state governments to confirm the list of acceptable occupations for the 491. We do know that, 650 occupations will be avaiable for the 494, they can be found here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01403 However, we're getting indications that it might not be ready just yet. While the Federal Government says its ready for launch, the individual states may take more time: A spokesperson for NSW Treasury said the NSW Government is carefully considering the nomination process for this new visa and they will provide an update at the appropriate time.. Both the North Inland NSW Regional Development Australia and Riverina RDA, don't expect to be taking applications until January 2020. If you think this is something that interests you or you'd like more information on these new visas. Contact our office: www.austimmigration.com.au

06.01.2022 A landmark decision today in the High Court. Ruling that Indigenous Australians are exempt from immigration law that could lead to their deportation. Excellent news.

06.01.2022 The Minister - in fact it's not Dutton but Alex Hawke who'll be responsible for this - has shown that he's responsive to media coverage, A trend which I'm sure will continue until the next election but very sad that decision-making is not always based on fair, humane, objective criteria.

05.01.2022 An interesting proposal on how Australia could boost immigration levels during COVID-19: employers facing skills shortages, and workers seeking to migrate to Australia, could share the cost of travel, visa applications and quarantine periods. https://thenewdaily.com.au//15/immigration-economic-growth/

04.01.2022 Just a brief note to say I'll be in Germany after Christmas until 18 January - happy to be of help with migration issues during that period.

04.01.2022 The Department of Home Affairs has allocated interim skilled visa places for all states and territories:

03.01.2022 Some welcome news. This will have a flow-on effect on how the Department of Home Affairs processes cases involving family violence: https://www.facebook.com/nswjustice/posts/2842813265964411

03.01.2022 Going to do our very first business presentation in Bangladesh.

02.01.2022 Some clients have come up with something quite extraordinary, just not sure my boys need new games but this project is special: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236497917/picu

01.01.2022 20 years on and the same papers still run the same fear-mongering headlines.