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Rebecca Macmillan

JD, BSc

Registered Migration Agent - Cairns

Areas of Expertise

Immigration Law

Contact Rebecca

+61 7 4230 0412 rebecca.macmillan@holdingredlich.com

Expertise

Rebecca is a Registered Migration Agent with over 10 years’ experience specialising in Australian migration law.
Rebecca works with Australian and overseas business to obtain Australian work visas for skilled professionals. She also provides guidance and support to businesses in relation to migration compliance and record keeping . 


In addition, Rebecca assists individuals wishing to migrate to Australia under the skilled migration program, or family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents. She has also assisted sporting clubs sponsor elite sports professionals.
Rebecca works with clients both in Australia and overseas. 

Experience

Rebecca has assisted clients in the following areas:

  • temporary and permanent employer sponsorship (including regional employment)
  • skilled independent and skilled nominated visas
  • visas for elite sports professionals
  • business and investment visas
  • visas for family – partners, parents and family of New Zealand citizens
  • resident Return Visas
  • Australian citizenship
  • health waiver submissions
  • character submissions
  • responding to notices of intention to cancel or refuse a visa.

Publications

13 October 2020 - Knowledge

What the 2020-21 federal budget means for immigration

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

We summarise the key immigration announcements from the recent federal budget.

22 September 2020 - Knowledge

COVID-19 concessions for temporary and provisional visa applicants

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

The Australian Government has introduced a number of concessions, including extended stay and offshore applications, for certain visa applicants affected by the current travel restrictions.

17 September 2020 - Knowledge

The Australian citizenship test is changing

#Immigration Law

The Australian government has announced it will add five new questions on Australian values to the Australian citizenship test from 15 November 2020.

09 September 2020 - Knowledge

New labour market testing requirement for employers

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

We look at the upcoming important changes to the labour market testing requirement for temporary and permanent employer sponsored visa applications lodged on or after 1 October 2020.

08 September 2020 - Knowledge

Expansion of the COVID-19 pandemic event visa for Australia’s critical industries

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

People with relevant skills and qualifications in aged care can now apply for the Australian Government’s pandemic event visa regardless of whether their substantive visa has work rights.

08 July 2020 - Knowledge

A rundown of the Global Talent Independent Program

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

The new GTI program is designed to attract skilled migrants in the top future-focused sectors to Australia. We review the program and discuss who can apply and how.

31 March 2020 - Knowledge

The new Horticulture Labour Industry Agreement – who it is for and how to apply?

#Immigration Law

Three months into the new agreement, the application template is now available. We look at which temporary visa holders are eligible to apply and tips for employers submitting the application.

25 March 2020 - Knowledge

The impacts of COVID-19 on temporary visa holders – part 2

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

We provide an update on travel bans, work limitations and considerations for employers of sponsored workers.

17 March 2020 - Knowledge

How does the coronavirus travel restrictions impact my visa? - part 1

#Immigration Law, #COVID-19

The Australian Government has stepped up its travel restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus. We answer questions concerning travellers and visa holders in and outside the country.

19 February 2020 - Knowledge

A new path to recruit foreign horticulture workers into Australia

#Immigration Law

We look at the requirements and visa options under the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement for Australian employers looking to recruit horticulture workers from abroad.

05 February 2020 - Knowledge

Employing international students – what you need to know about work rights

#Immigration Law

International students are starting to arrive in Australia, ready to start the new school year and eager to find a job. As an employer, it is important you understand the work limitations imposed on international students.

04 February 2020 - Knowledge

Coronavirus outbreak: A warning for overseas travellers

#Immigration Law

We take a look at the likely impact of increased border control measures following the coronavirus outbreak.

05 December 2019 - Knowledge

SkillSelect Update – October 2019

#Immigration Law

The Migration Program for this year has been set at a cap of 160,000 places. Approximately 70 per cent of places have been allocated to skilled visas, with the bulk of the remainder allocated to family visas.

02 December 2019 - Knowledge

Employing an overseas worker: A guide for Australian businesses

#Immigration Law

Australia now has more employer sponsored visas than ever before – but which is right for your business? We take a look at some options.

Upcoming Seminars

16 Feb 21 to 07 Dec 21

National ports program 2021

Holding Redlich is pleased to invite you to our webinar series designed for port and terminal owners and operators. These webinars will provide insights on the current trends and issues that matter to you. Now more than ever ports are vital nodes in an increasingly complex web of trade routes that span the globe. COVID 19 is forcing most of us to reconsider how we do things, and ports are no exceptions. This series will look at how Australian ports might navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by 2020, and how 2021 might be their most interesting year ever.

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20 Apr 21 to 23 Nov 21

Queensland Government seminar series 2021

Holding Redlich is pleased to invite you to our 2021 Queensland Government webinar series which we have tailored specifically for lawyers working within Queensland Government departments, statutory bodies and authorities and government-owned corporations in Queensland. These monthly seminars will offer you insights, updates and practical tips from our experts on topics which we consider to be particularly relevant for lawyers acting in the Queensland public sector this year.

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20 Apr 21

Royal Commissions, Corruption Investigations and Commissions of Inquiry – Lessons learned from Lawyer X Royal Commission | Queensland Government seminar series

In this seminar we will provide you with an overview of the legislative framework for royal commissions, corruption investigations and commissions of inquiry, insights and lessons learned from Howard Rapke, who led the firm’s team acting as Solicitors Assisting the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants (Lawyer X) in Victoria and practical tips.

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