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Want to Live in Melbourne – Updates in Visa Law – sub 188C and State Nominated sub 190 visas

Anthony Robinson — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:00:50 +0000

Victoria’s Significant Investor (subclass 188C) visa nominations open on Monday, 30 November As announced by the Victorian State Government today: From 9AM AEST on Monday 30 November, the Victorian Government will open to receive new applications for Significant Investor (subclass 188C) visa (SIV) nominations. The re-opening is possible due to a limited number of… Read More »Want to Live in Melbourne – Updates in Visa Law – sub 188C and State Nominated sub 190 visas

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Refugee & Citizenship: Cat skinning made easy! Citizenship grant for the daughter of Refugee applicant

Anthony Robinson — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:10:09 +0000

There is an old English saying – “more than one way to skin a cat” which means, if you look hard enough you will often find an alternative way to solve a problem. This saying is particularly relevant to a recent case I won. AR LAW Services had been retained by a family who were… Read More »Refugee & Citizenship: Cat skinning made easy! Citizenship grant for the daughter of Refugee applicant

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Student Visa holders: Shut borders, cancelled visas & no work – Need help? talk to us!

Anthony Robinson — Sun, 17 May 2020 05:17:55 +0000

True the Victorian Government has announced a $45 million fund to support international students in the state who are facing financial hardship due to coronavirus pandemic and has expressed its support. “Our international students make a vital contribution to our education system, our economy – and our state. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring… Read More »Student Visa holders: Shut borders, cancelled visas & no work – Need help? talk to us!

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Coronavirus – if worse comes to worst – Are you prepared? The only thing sadder then dying, is dying without a valid Will

Anthony Robinson — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:56:48 +0000

It is an uncomfortable and unpleasant subject, but an important one and given the current Coronavirus pandemic, it is a subject that is on everyone’s minds. Death. It happens to the all of us. What happens to your belongings? How do I protect my wishes after I am gone? How do I make sure my… Read More »Coronavirus – if worse comes to worst – Are you prepared? The only thing sadder then dying, is dying without a valid Will

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The Robinson lads: ANZACS in Egypt – the road to Gallipoli

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:37:33 +0000

My Grandfather Thomas (Tom) Robinson – the dapper one with spectacles – and his two brothers Wilfred (Wilf) and James (Jim) before the war [see insert photo above]. And then as members of the “light horse” in Egypt before the ANZAC landing of Gallipoli. [photo above] ‘We are camped in the Valley of the Pyramids… Read More »The Robinson lads: ANZACS in Egypt – the road to Gallipoli

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New COVID-19 pandemic: Subclass 408 Visa

Anthony Robinson — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:34:04 +0000

As regular readers of this and my other posts will know the Australian Government introduced a new visa to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic on 4 April 2020: the Subclass 408, it allows foreign nationals who have temporary residence status to continue remaining in Australia because of the Covid-19 situation. The main requirements are: the… Read More »New COVID-19 pandemic: Subclass 408 Visa

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The Pandemic, Visa holders & Australia’s Future!

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:42:23 +0000

” I couldn’t think of a single area of migration that is not affected by COVID-19 in Australia.” Professor Boucher Following my post of yesterday – here are a few additional thoughts, stats and figures to reflect upon. As I write this I am conscious that right now everyone is focused (and rightly so) on… Read More »The Pandemic, Visa holders & Australia’s Future!

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Does Australia owe the cow anything? How should the Australian Government respond to the International Student question.

Anthony Robinson — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:34:04 +0000

In 2010 I, along with other members of the Law Institute of Victoria Migration Law Committee, was active in the debate concerning rights for International Students. The following year the Knight Review was released in September. It contained 41 detailed recommendations which centered on streamlined processing of visas for applicants in the university sector and… Read More »Does Australia owe the cow anything? How should the Australian Government respond to the International Student question.

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Visas to ensure Food Security in this Coronavirus Pandemic

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:51:12 +0000

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access the workforce they need to secure Australia’s food and produce supply during COVID-19. The changes allow those within the Pacific Labour Scheme, Seasonal Worker Program and working holiday makers to continue to work in agriculture and food processing… Read More »Visas to ensure Food Security in this Coronavirus Pandemic

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Temporary Skilled & Work Holiday Visa Changes

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:41:01 +0000

Temporary Skilled visa holders There are around 139,000 temporary skilled visa holders, on either a 2 year or 4 year visa. They were provided the visa to fill a skills shortage – a shortage that may still be present when the crisis has passed. Consequently, those visa holders who have been stood down, but not… Read More »Temporary Skilled & Work Holiday Visa Changes

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