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Over 90,000 kids to benefit from a boost to language schools A Chinese language institution in Toowoomba and a Ukrainian educational center in Perth are among the 600 community language schools slated to receive support under the Albanese Labor Government’s initiative aimed at maintaining children’s language connections. Recently announced, the $15 million program is intended […]
Newsletter 187
ASF17 v Commonwealth of Australia The Government presented its case in the High Court on April 17, 2024, opposing the release of individuals held in immigration detention. The Court has since adjourned to review the arguments presented. State and Territory Updates The Victoria Registration of Interest (ROI) deadline announcement: The Victorian Government Skilled and Business [&he
Newsletter 186
Nurses, tradies and teachers in, red tape for employers out: A better migration agreement for South Australia The Albanese-led Labor Government in South Australia is facilitating improved access to skilled workers for local businesses, aiming for fairness and efficiency. A new migration agreement has been announced in partnership with the Malinauskas Labor Government. This initiative serves mu
Newsletter 185
Partner visa (Sc 309 and Sc 100) dependents – Members of Family Unit over 23 years old . The Migration Regulations pertaining to Partner visas (subclass 309 and subclass 100) have been revised to include secondary applicants sponsored by permanent visa holders who initially arrived as Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals (UMA) and are over 23 years old […]
Newsletter 184
Secondary applicants for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme SC 403 Temporary Work (International Relations). It’s an inaugural program, initially restricted to 200 families for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. For any PALM stream secondary applicant aged 18 and above, the Visa Application Charge (VAC) is set at $335 (AUD), while for those under 18, it stands […]
Newsletter 183
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement replaced with Genuine Student (GS) requirement The Migration Amendment (Subclass 500 Visas) Regulations 2024 modify the Migration Regulations concerning Student (subclass 500) visas. One key alteration is the replacement of the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement. Effective from 23 March 2024, these changes