Ron Kessels

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data for the first time that provides detailed information on the social and economic characteristics of temporary residents…

In response to a recent Freedom of Information request, the Department of Home Affairs has published data relating to Subclass 482 nominations which were refused…

Further to our article in our November Newsletter, it is important to keep in mind that the Global Talent Scheme (GTS) is a pilot program,…

The Government has updated the skilled migration occupation lists, upon which we rely for various visa programs, including Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) and Employer Nomination…

Minister Coleman has announced that the new 5 year sponsored parent visa, the Subclass 870 Parent (Temporary) Visa, will be open for applications on 17…

Many 457/TSS visa holders are surprised to be told that education fees – and quite hefty ones - are payable if their children are attending…

Within the last couple of months, the Government has announced changes to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program, which covers both Working Holiday Subclass…

On 10 December 2018, the Governor General signed off on the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2018.

Certain visa grants are subject to the public interest requirement that: The applicant does not have outstanding debts to the Commonwealth unless the Minister is…

The introduction of the training levy, via contributions to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF), has added significantly to the cost to the employer of lodging…