In the media

Indian, Vietnamese and Nepalese students targeted by immigration
Inadequate visa applications by unqualified brokers which fail to properly address the genuine student criteria is often cited as the reason why so many applications from these countries are failing (06 November 2015). More...

417 visa-holders allegedly short-changed thousands
A packing services company in Melbourne is facing Court for allegedly underpaying three employees, including two 417 working holiday visa-holders (02 November 2015). More...

Five illegal workers detained in SA and Victoria
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers have this week executed a series of search warrants at a number of addresses in regional Victoria and South Australia as part of routine ABF compliance field operations (31 October 2015). More...

Visa changes to benefit northern economy
Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders who secure work in certain high demand industries in northern Australia will be able to remain with their employer for up to 12 months from November 21. Visa holders who undertake work in northern Australia will be able to apply to work for a single employer for up to 12 months, compared to the usual limit of six months (30 October 2015). More...

Lebanese-born Sydney father Fouad Arja facing deportation for unlicensed driving, held in Villawood Detention Centre
A Lebanese-born Sydney father is waiting in a detention centre after being told he could be deported for driving without a licence. The Federal Government said it was deporting people involved in a serious crime, but it appears that classification could include traffic offences (26 October 2015). More...

Australia increasingly a destination of choice for international students
Australia is welcoming unprecedented numbers of international students in 2015. New statistics show continuing growth in the number of international students being granted student visas, indicating that we can expect even more international students in 2016 (27 October 2015). More...

In practice and courts and publishing

Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa
Visa holders who undertake work in northern Australia will be able to apply to work for a single employer for up to 12 months, compared to the usual limit of six months from 21 November 2015 (30 October 2015). More...

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