New character direction has domestic violence perpetrators in sight…and maybe a few more

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New character direction has domestic violence perpetrators in sight…and maybe a few more

A new direction made by the Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs for assessing a non-citizen who does not satisfy the character test in certain circumstances came into force at the end of last month. The minister heralded this as being aimed at domestic violence perpetrators committing violence against women and children. The terminology, however, may be interpreted a little differently.

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Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa set to commence 17 April 2019

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Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa set to commence 17 April 2019

Without any official media release or accompanying regulations, the requirements for the new Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa has been listed on the Department of Home Affairs’ website and is set to commence on 17 April 2019. Of interest might be the criteria of becoming an approved family sponsor as it could offer a preview for what is in store for other family visas.

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Third working holiday visas start 1 July 2019 for 6 months of specified work

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Third working holiday visas start 1 July 2019 for 6 months of specified work

Both working holiday visas, Subclass 417 – Working Holiday visas and Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday visas, will see a third working holiday visa beginning on 1 July 2019. They will require 6 months of specified work as the holder of a second working holiday visa and only if done after 1 July 2019. Learn also why these visas are unique in the way their visa grant lengths differ and how when granted they affect their visa conditions.

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