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The report for the 202-21 migration program year was released with the not unsurprising result of over 70,000 partner visas granted, leaving under 65,000 still to be processed. Other outcomes also surprised.
Read MoreAfter the much publicised and multiple Australian citizenship application refusals for a former Australian Wallaby, the special residency requirements will be extended to all “distinguished talent visa holders” and Australian Commonwealth Games athletes, providing more flexibility for those who cannot meet the residency requirements due to international travel commitments.
Read MoreA wide-ranging and politicised report by a Senate Select Committee on Temporary Migration made 40 recommendations to Australia’s immigration policy that included related industrial relations changes. Three recommendations would see a lasting impact on visas both temporary and permanent visas, with one finding completely missing the mark.
Read MorePharmacists are added to the PMSOL, expanding the list to 44 occupations. New regulations see WHMs not able to claim employment from “excluded” employers, and temporary parent visa holders offshore as of 1 July 2021 will have their visas automatically extended by 18 months.
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