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Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report recommends change to the Australian immigration framework

By Kathryn Viegas - 06.04.2016

Following an inquiry that lasted 13 months, the Victorian Government’s Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) released their report last week. ... Read More

Historic introduction of “pay for priority” visa processing service

By Nomos Team - 04.04.2016

Certain individuals can now pay to have their Australian visa applications processed more quickly under a priority service scheme. The trial ... Read More

Further concession on the PR pathway for 457 visa holders

24.07.2019

By: Nomos Team

When the Department of Home Affairs (‘DHA’) introduced the TSS visa, it ensured transitional arrangements were in place for clients who held or had applied for a subclass 457 visa on 18 April 2017 so that they were not unfairly affected when they applied for permanent residence via the Employer... Read more

Categories: Australian Visa Matters, Opinionated – the Nomos blog
Federal Election 2016: Australian Immigration Round-Up

24.05.2016

By: Nomos Team

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 global economic growth. Despite monetary and fiscal interventions, most major economies are experiencing recessionary-like conditions. China, Russia and the US continue to seek military... Read more

Categories: Australian Visa Matters, Global Issues and Trends, Opinionated – the Nomos blog

Further concession on the PR pathway for 457 visa holders

24.07.2019

By: Nomos Team

When the Department of Home Affairs (‘DHA’) introduced the TSS visa, it ensured transitional arrangements were in place for clients who held or had applied for a subclass 457 visa on 18 April 2017 so that they were not unfairly affected when they applied for permanent residence via the Employer... Read more
Insight and opinion: Nomos’ take on Australia’s skilled migration programme reforms

10.07.2017

By: Nomos Team

Much has been written and said about the major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration programme that were suddenly announced by the Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull MP and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton MP on 18 April 2017. While we have certainly been busy over the past... Read more
Nomos explainer: 1 July 2017 changes to Australia’s skilled migration programmes

09.07.2017

By: Nomos Team

On 18 April 2017, the Australian government announced a series of reforms to the temporary and permanent skilled migration programmes that will be implemented between 19 April 2017 and March 2018. For an overview of the reform agenda and an explanation of the first phase of these reforms, click here.... Read more
2017 Budget: Immigration programme reforms and insights

10.05.2017

By: Nomos Team

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 that promotes fairness, guarantees security and enables the realisation of opportunity. While various policy changes and programme initiatives were announced, one thing that didn’t change was... Read more
Nomos explainer: Changes to Australia’s 457 visa programme and permanent employer sponsored visa programme

19.04.2017

By: Nomos Team

At a press conference on 18 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration programme. Reacting to the global shift towards temporary, rather than permanent, migration as well as the social and economic impact of that phenomenon, the government maintains that these reforms are in the “national... Read more
Federal Election 2016: Australian Immigration Round-Up

24.05.2016

By: Nomos Team

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 global economic growth. Despite monetary and fiscal interventions, most major economies are experiencing recessionary-like conditions. China, Russia and the US continue to seek military... Read more
Dark Days for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection

13.05.2016

By: Nomos Team

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 and growth. What is perhaps getting overlooked is the way things are and what, at its very core, is the role of government. Today’s article... Read more
Immigration and the 2016 Federal Budget: Top 5 Impacts

05.05.2016

By: Nomos Team

This week’s 2016-17 pre-election Australian federal budget was unsurprising in terms of programme initiatives affecting Australia’s immigration framework. What is worth noting is that the budget solidifies the emerging trend in government towards a leaner operating model, with a reduction in funding for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection... Read more
Slamming the door shut on ANZAC legacy

26.04.2016

By: Victoria Stevenson

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 Zealander first and an immigration lawyer second, it is a poignant reminder of a century old connection, a shared military heritage that heralded the strong... Read more
Scrapping the Backpacker Tax?

13.04.2016

By: Nomos Team

The Australian government is being pushed to backtrack on its 2015 “backpacker tax” budget measure after intense public pressure and lobbying from agriculture and tourism groups who say the tax changes will significantly impact their industries. The Government is now undertaking a cross-departmental review to assess alternatives for sourcing the... Read more
Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report recommends change to the Australian immigration framework

06.04.2016

By: Kathryn Viegas

Following an inquiry that lasted 13 months, the Victorian Government’s Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) released their report last week. The 2,082 page report contained 227 recommendations, a number of which dealt with the following issues in relation to family violence within the Australian immigration framework: the uniquely vulnerable position... Read more
Historic introduction of “pay for priority” visa processing service

04.04.2016

By: Nomos Team

Certain individuals can now pay to have their Australian visa applications processed more quickly under a priority service scheme. The trial scheme, which came into effect on 15 March 2016, is currently limited to Chinese passport holders applying for subclass 600 visitor visas in the business or tourist streams. Individuals... Read more