The festive season which generally runs for just under two weeks in December is finally here and it’s time for us to celebrate our...

Australia just became the 26th country to legalise same sex marriage. The legislation passed by both Houses of Parliament shortly before...

The holiday period is fast approaching. If you have overseas travel arranged and have applied for a further visa in Australia, you need...

Australia was a country that celebrated multiculturalism, difference, individuality and those that contributed to society. Somewhere...

As the dynamics of our society change, defacto relationships are becoming increasingly prevalent, including same-sex relationships. For...

Child education is a key issue for many migrants coming to Australia. In Australia, each state government manages the school system...

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) is heading towards enhancing and reforming its current visa and citizenship...

Many applicants find bridging visas a confusing topic. Different Bridging Visas are issued in different circumstances, and the conditions...

Public Interest Criterion 4020 Public Interest Criterion 4020 (‘PIC 4020’) makes visa applicants responsible for the veracity of the...

Recently we have seen media attention on the topic of the Department’s Public Interest Criteria on health and health waivers. Take the...