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In the High Court case of Ismail v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] HCA 2, the court examined Direction 90, a guideline issued by the Minister to assist in making decisions under Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. This decision has significant implications for visa refusals or cancellations based on character…
Read More...I have often heard client’s say, “I didn’t get a lawyer to represent me in the AAT as I thought it was more important to have a lawyer to represent me in Court”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our primary aim is always to win in the AAT, not the Court. The AAT…
Read More...1. Any application for a visa requires a fee to be paid to the “Department of Home Affairs.” Such a fee can be anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 and is not refundable if the application is refused. It is, therefore, advisable to get expert representation in your visa application. 2. An application for an Australian…
Read More...Skilled visas – commonwealth or state government sponsorship These are the ‘points-tested’ visas sponsored by a Commonwealth or state Government. If you have a skills assessment in a listed occupation, competent English, and work experience you could be invited to apply for a permanent visa (if you have expressed your interest). Whether you will be…
Read More...Did you know that a child born in Australia can get evidence of their Australian citizenship on their 10th birthday? This applies to all children regardless of the visa status of their parents. In the Australian Citizenship Act, a child born in Australia is an Australian citizen if you can prove that the child has…
Read More...The Convention on the Rights of the Child provides at Article 3 – “In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.” Children, especially Australian children play an important part in:…
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