Much has been written and said about the major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration programme that were suddenly announced by the Prime Minister ... Read More
Australian Visa Matters
Nomos explainer: 1 July 2017 changes to Australia’s skilled migration programmes
On 18 April 2017, the Australian government announced a series of reforms to the temporary and permanent skilled migration programmes that will be ... Read More
2017 Budget: Immigration programme reforms and insights
Last night’s 2017-18 Australian Budget was pitched as a moment to press the “reset” button and recalibrate the country’s financial management in a way ... Read More
Nomos explainer: Changes to Australia’s 457 visa programme and permanent employer sponsored visa programme
At a press conference on 18 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration programme. Reacting ... Read More
Federal Election 2016: Australian Immigration Round-Up
The global refugee crisis, the war in Syria and Yemen and the drop in oil and commodity prices does not bode well for geopolitical stability and ... Read More
Dark Days for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
In the lead up to the 2016 election, we are starting to hear more promises from each party promising change, promising new policies, promising jobs ... Read More
Immigration and the 2016 Federal Budget: Top 5 Impacts
This week’s 2016-17 pre-election Australian federal budget was unsurprising in terms of programme initiatives affecting Australia’s immigration ... Read More
Slamming the door shut on ANZAC legacy
ANZAC Day is a time to remember, reflect and pay tribute. 2016 is of particular significance, marking the 100th year of commemorations. As a New ... Read More
Scrapping the Backpacker Tax?
The Australian government is being pushed to backtrack on its 2015 “backpacker tax” budget measure after intense public pressure and lobbying from ... Read More
Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report recommends change to the Australian immigration framework
Following an inquiry that lasted 13 months, the Victorian Government’s Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) released their report last week. ... Read More