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The two main categories of visas for parents of migrants are parent (including aged dependent relative) and contributory parent visas (including contributory aged parent visas). Many of the eligibility requirements for parent and contributory parent visas are the same, but there are several important differences in the application process.

The two main categories of visas for parents of migrants are parent (including aged dependent relative) and contributory parent visas (including contributory aged parent visas). Many of the eligibility requirements for parent and contributory parent visas are the same, but there are several important differences in the application process.

July 2020 the Australian Government announced pathways to permanent residency for Hong Kong passport holders, including allowing temporary work visa holders and student visa holders currently in Australia to have their visas extended.

In light of the challenges that the restaurant industry has recently been experiencing, we wish to shine a spotlight on the Restaurant (Fine Dining) Industry Labour Agreement which allows fine dining restaurants to sponsor and employ chefs, cooks and trade waiters at a lower minimum salary than other skilled visa programmes, subject to labour market testing conditions.

The Federal Court has announced that there will be no attendance required at court during the Covid-19 closures. This will continue until at least… read more

The Victorian Government has introduced a $500 million Working for Victoria initiative to help Victorians, including international students who have lost their jobs as a result of Covid-19 (Coronavirus pandemic), to find paid work that supports the community.

If you have been granted a visa to enter Australia and the visa requires you to enter before a specific date, the Department of Home Affairs has advised that you should contact the Department once the date has lapsed and you have a proposed new entry date.

If you hold a subclass 482 or subclass 457 visa and your work hours have been reduced, the Department of Home Affairs has advised that you will not be considered to be in breach of your visa conditions, and neither will your employer be in breach of their employer obligations.

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal registries are closed to visitors. However, registry services will be available online or by email.

Government will hold online Australian citizenship ceremonies via video link to enable people to continue to become Australian citizens during the period of restrictions of Coronavirus pandemic.