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 One of the most significant changes in migration legislation in 2017 will most likely be the change to the concept of sponsorship for family visas.  While it has been a requirement for there to be a sponsor when applying for a partner,…

'Sirul fighting to be released' New Straits Times OnlineMurdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu case: Malaysia may commute killer's death sentence The Straits TimesFull coverage

 So over the last few years you have toiled away attending lectures, showing up to those late tutorials and spending many long nights completing assignments at the last minute. You have finally achieved your qualification and the world is…

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 With the arrival of relatives from overseas, I also found myself embarking on the same adventure – revisiting the many great places within the ‘Sunshine State’. I have come to appreciate Queensland’s natural beauty once again. During their…

MY old man turns 90 years old this week and this milestone birthday has got me thinking a little about immigration, which of course continues to be a polarising issue in Australia.I know I am being totally subjective about this, but I…

 Australian citizenship was first introduced in Australia during 1949 by the enactment of the Nationality and Citizenship Act. The very first citizenship ceremony was held in Canberra during February 1949 and seven men received Australian…

Australian Democrats to campaign on immigration issue at state, federal elections Herald SunFull coverage

I am sure there are many people like me, who are very keen to see the new movie Lion. It is a moving true story about Saroo, a 5 year old boy in India who becomes separated from his brother on a train and ends up travelling across India…

Following on from their changes to Partner visa sponsorship requirements in November 2016*, the Department of Immigration has announced plans to significantly change the Partner Migration process. When the changes come into place,…