Changes to exemption requests
The Department of Home Affairs created a new portal for requests for exemption from the Australian border closures. If you submitted a...
Restrictions on international arrivals
The Australian government is now restricting the number of international arrivals permitted per day into Australian airports. In Sydney...
NSW Quarantine costs
Since Saturday 18 July the NSW Government is now charging international travellers who arrive in Sydney for their hotel quarantine...
190/491 Visa Programs on Hold
State and territory governments have the capability to nominate applicants under the subclass 190 and 491 programs based on expressions...
Increase in application fees
It is common for application fees to increase on 1 July each year. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has announced that its...
COVID-19: Online citizenship ceremonies
With face to face citizenship ceremonies having been cancelled due to COVID-19, the Department of Home Affairs has introduced online...
COVID-19: Red Cross assistance
The Red Cross has announced that it will be receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver emergency...
COVID-19: New COVID-19 Pandemic stream
The Australian Government have announced a new stream for a subclass 408 visa which is referred to as the COVID-19 Pandemic stream. There...
COVID-19: Home based English test
Many visa applicants have facing lengthy delays and potential visa issues due to an inability to complete required English language tests...
COVID-19: Update for temporary workers
Some relief will be provided for temporary workers. The measures that will be introduced in response to COVID-19 for temporary visa...