The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The recent events of Novak Djokovic’s cancelling, quashing and re-cancelling of his subclass 408 – Temporary Activities visa, serves up more questions about executive power, jurisprudence and philosophical questions relevant to our times than just another immigration case.

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Eligible temporary visa holders and Japan/South Korean bubble on hold until 15 December 2021

Eligible temporary visa holders and Japan/South Korean bubble on hold until 15 December 2021

Temporary visa holders and Japanese and South Koreans wanting to holiday in Australia must wait at least until 15 December 2021 to enter Australia as the omicron variant sees a temporary pause in Australia opening its borders.

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457/482: Age caps lifted for 457 visa holders for PR, Short-term stream pathway for 482 visa holders; Switzerland added to WHM visa program

457/482: Age caps lifted for 457 visa holders for PR, Short-term stream pathway for 482 visa holders; Switzerland added to WHM visa program

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Aff​airs announced a raft of changes today that will see the age cap for legacy 457 visa holders lifted and a pathway to permanent visas for 482 visa holders in the Short-term steam. Major benefits to 485 visas were also announced. Switzerland will be added to the WHM program from 1 January 2022.

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BREAKING: Vaccinated temporary visa holders allowed to enter Australia from 1 December 2021, visitor and bridging visa holders absent

BREAKING: Vaccinated temporary visa holders allowed to enter Australia from 1 December 2021, visitor and bridging visa holders absent

Temporary visa holders will be able to enter Australia from 1 December 2021 without the need for a travel exemption provided they are fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. Notable exclusions from this major announcement are visitor visas and bridging visas.

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