Tag: Department of Immigration & Border Protection
BREAKING – Peter Dutton’s Citizenship Bill REJECTED in Senate
Peter Dutton’s controversial citizenship bill has failed to pass the Senate, leaving the package dead in its current form. Nick McKim, the Greens’ citizenship spokesman, hailed the bill’s failure as a major win. “Today, the people...
Citizenship Bill Appears Dead as Pivotal Senator Confirms Opposition
The Nick Xenophon Team has collapsed immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s attempt to enact controversial changes to Citizenship bill, showing no signs of backing the government’s proposal. The NXT said in September it could...
From July 1, Indian Nationals can apply Online for Australian Visitor Visa
New Delhi: The Australian government has decided to allow Indians apply for visitor visa online from July 1. The Acting Australian High Commissioner to India, Mr Chris Elstoft, said eligible Indian nationals can...
Long Stay Parent Visa highly Overpriced to Australian Migrants
The federal government has announced to impose a more substantial visa fee on migrant families wanting to bring their elderly parents to Australia so that it reflects the subsequent drain on resources. New...
After scrapping 457 visa, Australia reveals tougher citizenship laws
Announcing sweeping changes to Australia’s citizenship laws, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday unveiled tighter requirements for new applicants, a move that follows the scrapping of the 457 visa program for foreign...
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces to abolish 457 visas
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced he is scrapping the controversial 457 visa program for skilled migrants as part of a bid to tackle unemployment. "We will no longer allow 457 visas...
After 20 years in Australia, Bhajan Kaur residency application rejected
Bhajan Kaur has entered into the fight of her life after the Immigration Department rejected her permanent residency application due to her disability. Each morning Bhajan Kaur gets up, makes tea and pedals...
Public views invited for development of New Parent temporary visa
The Australian Government has invited the public to provide their views on the development of a new visa for parents of Australians. This invitation is in response to the government’s election commitment of...