COVID: 485 visas extended to 30 September 2022; 489 visas for 7 years; 494/491 visas for 8 years

COVID: 485 visas extended to 30 September 2022; 489 visas for 7 years; 494/491 visas for 8 years

The regulation amendments for the promised extensions or reinstatements for international graduate 485 visa and regional 489, 494, or 491 visa holders or (former holders) come into effect from today.

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Australia’s borders reopen to fully vaccinated visitors from 21 February 2022

Australia’s borders reopen to fully vaccinated visitors from 21 February 2022

After almost two years Australia’s international borders will open for all visitors provided they are fully vaccinated from 21 February 2022. The unvaccinated will still be able to enter Australia but must be approved a travel exemption prior.

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The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The recent events of Novak Djokovic’s cancelling, quashing and re-cancelling of his subclass 408 – Temporary Activities visa, serves up more questions about executive power, jurisprudence and philosophical questions relevant to our times than just another immigration case.

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Eligible temporary visa holders and Japan/South Korean bubble on hold until 15 December 2021

Eligible temporary visa holders and Japan/South Korean bubble on hold until 15 December 2021

Temporary visa holders and Japanese and South Koreans wanting to holiday in Australia must wait at least until 15 December 2021 to enter Australia as the omicron variant sees a temporary pause in Australia opening its borders.

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