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Scrapping the Backpacker Tax?

By Nomos Team - 13.04.2016

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

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 scheme, ... Read More

How much is your visa going to cost you next week?

26.06.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

The amending regulation relating to visa application charges (‘VACs’) has now been released, and some of the most commonly accessed visas and their new base VACs are listed below (first installments only): Visa Application Charge from 1 July 2023 Subclass 858 Global Talent visa $4,710 Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme... Read more

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Temporary Travel Ban to Australia

20.03.2020

By: Nomos Team

Further details on the Australian travel ban that takes effect from 9.00pm Friday 20 March 2020: there is no indication of how long this ban will remain in place the following groups are exempt from the ban: Australian citizens Australian permanent residents New Zealand citizens who are usually resident in... Read more

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New Migration Strategy released by the Department of Home Affairs

11.12.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

The long-awaited Migration Strategy has been released by the Ministers for the Department of Home Affairs today. The full strategy can be read here, and the Department’s action plan (outlining key milestones and indicative dates) is below. Briefly, we can expect the following: 2024 is shaping up to be a... Read more
Legislative Changes from 25 November 2023

30.11.2023

By: Nomos Team

The legislative changes first announced on 3 November as part of the Labor government’s focus on overhauling the existing migration system were introduced into law on 25 November. The changes included the removal of many of the COVID-19 concessions previously applied to family visas, employer-sponsored visas and graduate visas. Below... Read more
How much is your visa going to cost you next week?

26.06.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

The amending regulation relating to visa application charges (‘VACs’) has now been released, and some of the most commonly accessed visas and their new base VACs are listed below (first installments only): Visa Application Charge from 1 July 2023 Subclass 858 Global Talent visa $4,710 Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme... Read more
UPDATE on Minister’s 27 April 2023 announcement

08.05.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

UPDATE: Following the Minister’s announcement on 27 April 2023, the Department has issued a media release stating: TSMIT: *This is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate and current assessment of your circumstances and visa options, please... Read more
Are you a New Zealander living in Australia on a Special Category (subclass 444) visa?

24.04.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

Ministers O’Neil and Giles have announced that from 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens living in Australia as Special Category visa holders will have a direct pathway to Australian citizenship, without becoming permanent residents first, and as long as they meet a four-year residence and other eligibility requirements. Minister O’Neil... Read more
Student visa holders to be allowed to work 48 hours per fortnight & extension of the Temporary Graduate visa

24.02.2023

By: Kathryn Viegas

Some major announcements came through yesterday that affect international students in Australia. Permission to work for students As we know, there is a COVID concession currently in place for Student visa holders which allows them to work without limitation. This is going to end on 30 June 2023. However, from... Read more
Another Important update for Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) [short-term list] visa holders

07.04.2022

By: Nomos Team

More good news for TSS visa holders who were in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic! If you held a short-term TSS visa and were in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, legislation has been introduced to allow you to make an onshore... Read more
Important update for Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) [short-term list] visa holders

21.03.2022

By: Nomos Team

The news so many of our clients have been hoping for has now officially been legislated! Please read our summary of the important changes here. DISCLAIMER: This information is current as at the date of publication and is subject to change. The information contained in this blog is of a... Read more
February 2022 wrap-up

28.02.2022

By: Nomos Team

February at Nomos The year’s shortest month has proven no less full than last month. Take a look below at the major developments of February: *This is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate and current assessment... Read more
Changes for Student visa and Working Holiday visa holders

21.01.2022

By: Nomos Team

Given the ongoing skills shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the associated travel restrictions, the Department of Home Affairs have announced the following changes that will benefit Student visa and Working Holiday visa holders. Effective immediately: all Student visa holders can work more than 40 hours a... Read more
Travelling to Australia as the borders reopen

23.11.2021

By: Kathryn Viegas

*** UPDATE *** As at 29 November 2021, the date of reopening has been deferred to 15 December 2021. Now that Australia’s border is reopening, it’s important to understand which visa holders can travel to and enter Australia, and what steps need to be taken to make sure that visa... Read more
Changes for s48 affected visa applicants

01.11.2021

By: Kathryn Viegas

In a major development, the Migration Regulations 1994 have been amended to allow those who have been refused or cancelled a visa onshore and who are therefore affected by s48 of the Migration Act 1958 to lodge an onshore application for one of these visas: Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated... Read more
Travel Exemptions for Parents

25.10.2021

By: Kathryn Viegas

Are you looking forward to a reunion with your parents this festive season? If so, exemptions are already being approved for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents. We have recently received approval for a travel exemption (below) for a parent planning to travel to NSW. This request was approved... Read more
Australia is gradually reopening!

18.10.2021

By: Kathryn Viegas

The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and the Prime Minister Scott Morrison made some big announcements on Friday. From 1 November 2021: fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will no longer need a travel exemption to leave Australia fully vaccinated travellers arriving in NSW will no longer need to quarantine in... Read more
July 2021 wrap-up

30.07.2021

By: Nomos Team

July at Nomos Here are the highlights from Nomos for the first month of the new financial year: That’s the Nomos wrap-up for July. See you next month! *This is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate... Read more
4 -Phase COVID-19 transition to ‘new normal’

05.07.2021

By: Kathryn Viegas

The Australian National Cabinet met on Friday 2 July 2021 and has outlined a 4-Phase transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic towards what will be our ‘new normal’. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister also announced a 50% reduction in incoming passengers per week in response to the impact of... Read more
Important update for Employer Sponsors

23.06.2021

By: Nomos Team

On 22 June 2021, the Department of Home Affairs added the following 22 occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) in line with Australia’s skills needs: Accountant (General) (221111) Accountant (Taxation) (221113) Accountant (Management) (221112) External Auditor (221213) Internal Auditor (221214) Electrical Engineer (233311) Civil Engineer (233211) Structural... Read more
Important update for Employer Sponsors

07.09.2020

By: Kathryn Viegas

Update: 7 September 2020 Two new Ministerial Directions have been effected that provide clarity on how the new Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (‘PMSOL’) will be administered by decision-makers. Direction 87 applies to a range of applications that include a nomination as part of the process, including applications for Distinguished... Read more
Australia confirms new pathways for Hong Kong citizens

13.07.2020

By: Kathryn Viegas

On 9 July 2020, the Prime Minister announced arrangements in response to the current situation in Hong Kong whereby Australia will offer a pathway for Hong Kong citizens to remain in Australia. These arrangements are meant to provide a pathway to permanent residence for the almost 10,000 Hong Kong citizens... Read more
COVID-19: what you need to know as a visa-holder

27.03.2020

By: Kathryn and Victoria

Navigating the complexity of Australian immigration Law is no easy challenge at the best of times, much less in an unprecedented global pandemic like the one presented by COVID-19. Further to our first Frequently Asked Questions sheet, which was provided to assist employers with their questions, we have created a... Read more
Temporary Travel Ban to Australia

20.03.2020

By: Nomos Team

Further details on the Australian travel ban that takes effect from 9.00pm Friday 20 March 2020: there is no indication of how long this ban will remain in place the following groups are exempt from the ban: Australian citizens Australian permanent residents New Zealand citizens who are usually resident in... 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
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

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