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20 July 2021 - Knowledge

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For the second year in a row COVID-19 is causing headaches for grain farmers, who are begging the Federal and state governments to allow them to bring in overseas machinery drivers for this year's harvest.

21 June 2021 - Knowledge

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There is growing unease within the Coalition over the federal government's proposed new agriculture visa, as experts warn it could undermine Australia's flagship labour schemes for Pacific Island workers.

07 June 2021 - Knowledge

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With COVID-19, travel restrictions have brought migration to a standstill. But amid the gloom, there’s a unique opportunity to reset our permanent skilled migration program to favour young, high-skilled workers who bring the biggest economic benefits to Australia.

11 May 2021 - Knowledge

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The Morrison Government announced that owing to the ongoing unrest in Myanmar, Myanmar nationals currently in Australia on temporary visas may apply to extend their stay until it is safe to return home. The Australian Government will be writing to all Myanmar citizens temporarily in Australia with further advice on how to remain lawful in Australia.

27 April 2021 - Knowledge

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The federal government's COVID-related travel exemptions exclude overseas-based parents of adult Australian citizens and permanent residents. The Australian Border Force (ABF) said the definition of immediate family only applies to spouses, de facto partners, dependent children and legal guardians of citizens or permanent residents.

12 April 2021 - Knowledge

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A global campaign launching, ‘It Takes a Community’, spotlights migrants and fellow community members who contribute to building stronger and more inclusive societies, especially taking into account their roles during the current pandemic.

31 March 2021 - Knowledge

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A 36-year-old Malaysian national has been detained for being an unlawful non-citizen after he was allegedly found to be a key facilitator in the exploitation of foreign workers.

15 March 2021 - Knowledge

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Since the closure of the international border in March 2020 and the significantly reduced capacity of commercial flights, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has removed 711 unlawful non-citizens to countries across the world.

16 February 2021 - Knowledge

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03 February 2021 - Knowledge

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Could large numbers of international students return to Australia without quarantining? This could be on the horizon if Australia implements a proposal that would see COVID-19 digital vaccine certificates used to bring in students into the country.

09 December 2020 - Knowledge

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The Morrison Government is making further changes to the Family visa program to support applicants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 November 2020 - Knowledge

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The Law Council considers it unconscionable for the government to be imposing such an exorbitant rise in the cost of migration applications to the Court,” Ms Wright said.