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Announcements this week will see in the near future the 408 “COVID” visa throw its doors open to all those who hold a visa with work rights and even for some who do not. The postcodes of Moreton Bay and Ipswich will be deemed regional from 5 March 2022, which will affect many skilled visas.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe 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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