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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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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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Updates for Kiwis – news re: 444 visas.

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:12:18 +0000

New Zealanders on 444 visas New Zealanders and Australians have reciprocal arrangements whereby we can each stay and work in each other’s country. There are more than 672,000 New Zealanders in Australia on a subclass 444 visa. New Zealanders who are on 444 visas and arrived before 26 February 2001 will have access to welfare… Read More »Updates for Kiwis – news re: 444 visas.

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Updates Australian Temporary visas

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:03:07 +0000

Coronavirus and Temporary Visa holders The Government is making a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements during the coronavirus crisis in order to protect the health and livelihoods of Australians, support critical industries, and assist with the rapid recovery post the virus. There are 2.17 million people presently in Australia on a temporary… Read More »Updates Australian Temporary visas

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Dodgy Migration Agent allegedly drugged and raped clients. Don’t Risk your Visa, your Future, your Money: Trust only an Immigration Lawyer.

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:41:42 +0000

As reported by the AGE: Police identify 11 alleged victims in case of migration agent accused of rape. Police have identified 11 additonal victims of a Melbourne migration agent accused of drugging, raping and filming women across the state over seven years. Frank Hu, 34, who ran a string of migration and travel agencies under… Read More »Dodgy Migration Agent allegedly drugged and raped clients. Don’t Risk your Visa, your Future, your Money: Trust only an Immigration Lawyer.

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Freeing Immigration Lawyers from migration agents – good for migrants & refugees and for the Australian Visa process.

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:14:46 +0000

As readers of this post will know I have long argued that immigration lawyers given their superior legal skills and training should not be “lumped in” with migration agents. And as you may know this argument was thought to have been “done and dusted” on 3 previous occasions but that was not to be. This… Read More »Freeing Immigration Lawyers from migration agents – good for migrants & refugees and for the Australian Visa process.

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Dodgy Migration Agent allegedly drugged and raped clients. Don’t Risk your Visa, your Future, your Money: Trust only an Immigration Lawyer.

Anthony Robinson — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:00:45 +0000

As reported by the AGE, Job advertisements allegedly used to lure rape victims… An ambulance call about an unconscious woman in a CBD office tower sparked the police investigation into a businessman who has now been charged with drugging and repeatedly raping a young woman who may have been lured by the offer of a… Read More »Dodgy Migration Agent allegedly drugged and raped clients. Don’t Risk your Visa, your Future, your Money: Trust only an Immigration Lawyer.

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Warning: Student Visa holders beware of the “28 days Grace Myth”

Anthony Robinson — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:02:34 +0000

Your may have heard that a student whose student visa has expired and who remains in Australia after their student visa expires has a 28-day “grace period” during which they remain lawful non-citizens. Be advised that is not the case. Although it is true that the relevant legislative provisions contain a 28-day rule for individuals… Read More »Warning: Student Visa holders beware of the “28 days Grace Myth”

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