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New Zealand citizens who reside in Australia on subclass 444 – Special Category visas (SCVs) for at least 4 years among other things, will be able to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023 without the need to be granted a permanent visa. This has important implications not just for them, but their relatives.
Read MoreFrom 3 March 2023 a new Ministerial Direction will come into force that amends how visa applications and cancellations are assessed where character is an issue.
Read MoreNew Zealand and the United Kingdom have a close bond with Australia. Over the weekend the media reported dissatisfaction from NZ over its citizens being deported. Meanwhile the UK, in negotiating a Free Trade Agreement, are requesting concessions that might see amendments to the Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa or perhaps even a different visa subclass altogether.
This article clarifies why New Zealanders are over-represented in visa cancellations due to character concerns. It turns out that having a special visa might not be so special after all.
Read MoreRegulations for the New Zealand stream for the Subclass 189 - Independent visa to be introduced on 1 July 2017 have been released along with a reduction to 45 as the maximum age for the Points-tested stream.
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