Ability to Renew a 462 Work and Holiday Visa 21 November 2016 The 462 Work and Holiday visa allows eligible passport holders (see http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462 – for list of countries) who are between the ages of 18 and 30, to: Read More
Greece & Poland join Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) Eligible Countries 2 August 2014 On 1 August 2014 the Australian Government extended its Working Holiday Maker Program to passport holders of Poland and Greece. Read More
Streamlining Student Visa Processing Arrangements 31 October 2013 In October 2013 the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Minister for Education jointly announced the introduction of streamlined visa processing arrangements for applicants seeking to enrol in courses at particular education institutions. Read More
Name Change & New Minister for Immigration and Border Protection 30 September 2013 In September 2013 the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) changed its name to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) to emphasise the new Liberal government’s commitment to “Stop the Boats”. Read More
Changes to Student Visa Cancellation Procedures 30 April 2013 In April 2013 a new approach to student visa cancellation was implemented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Read More
Changes to Bridging Visas for Partner and Parent Applicants 30 November 2012 From November 2012, onshore partner and parent visa applicants will be granted a Bridging Visa A and Bridging Visa B with nil conditions. Read More