Why You Need a Professional in Visa Application?
Getting your visa application wrong can lead to disastrous consequences, as happened to this man from Perth. It helps to get professional advice, even if it is only on how to lodge a valid application! http://www.sbs.com.au/perth-man-facing-deportation-over-postal-mix
Australian politics is still subject to the Rule of Law
Australia’s first law officer has delivered a sharp rebuke to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, and reminded government ministers of the need to respect the rule of law and authority of the courts. www.smh.com.au/federal-politics
Should I make a Will?
So, you were told by your mate at a BBQ that that you should have a will. But you are young and in good health. Perhaps you have not yet accrued savings to speak of, or you have are still single with no kids. Do you really need one? Well, let us first dispel one myth: […]
Do you need a lawyer?
At some stage in our lives, most of us will have a legal issue or problem. This may be through buying or selling property, starting or ending a business or relationship, or organising a will or administering an estate. In these and other situations, you may need to consult a lawyer for legal advice or […]
Australian citizenship – why wouldn’t you choose it?
An interesting look at why some long-term Australian residents do not choose to become Australian citizens www.sbs.com.au
Common mistakes in Australian Visa applications
Deciding to move to a new country is a huge step for anyone. You are bound to meet a lot of challenges including new cultures, language, new laws and lifestyles, just to mention a few. However, before you even get there, one of the most important steps in the process of migrating to another country […]
Government announces end to 457 visa programme
So, there is a flurry of activity and concern regarding the changes to the popular 457 visa programme. On 19 April 2017, the Government announced that the 457 visa will be abolished … from March 2018 … and will be replaced by a new TSS visa which will comprise the Short-Term (2 years) and Medium-Term […]
Power of Guardianship and Medical Power of Attorney
Changes to the Consent Act and what this means for you! Most of us will have heard the term “Power of Guardianship”. This is where we are able to appoint a trusted person to act for us and make decisions on our behalf when our own decision-making capacity is impaired (for example, through age or […]
Who are “illegal immigrants”?
“Illegal Immigrants” are NOT people who arrive by boat and then obtain a visa to remain legitimately in Australia, they are the people who are already in Australia and have NO visa to continue their stay. Check out this article in the Sydney Morning Herald. (Click on Read More)
Partner visa charges increased significantly: Government revenue raising
On Monday, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection announced that from 1 January 2015, “new pricing arrangements” would be introduced for Partner visa applications. Whilst price increases are the norm in all sectors of commerce, we expect that increases be reasonable, for example, in line with CPI. Not so in this case. Partner visa […]