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3 March 2017

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This newsletter includes summaries and links to recent media releases and a case relating to immigration into Australia.
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In the media

Online Visitor visas now available to Chinese nationals
Chinese nationals are now able to apply online for a Visitor visa as part of the continued expansion of online access to Visitor visas globally. With more than 840,000 Visitor visa applications received from Chinese nationals in 2015-16, the online application option will make the process smoother and faster for Chinese visitors to Australia (20 February 2017).

Calls for 'backpacker au pair' visa as families look for childcare alternatives
There are calls to formalise the so-called "backpacker au pair" role and create a specific visa to ensure safeguards are in place for workers and families (16 February 2017).

Cases

Trendvil Pty Ltd ATF James D Harwood Trust (Migration) [2017] AATA 210
MIGRATION – Nomination – Direct Entry Nomination stream – Corporate General Manager – Genuine position – Training benchmarks – Tribunal request for information – No response – Information now two years old; Migration Act 1958, ss 359(2), 360, 363A, 245AR(1).

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