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The New AMSR Amendments: Why Employment Contracts Must Withstand Both Migration and Fair Work Scrutiny Recent amendments to the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) framework

Australia’s migration framework continues to evolve rapidly, with several significant regulatory and legislative developments emerging in March 2026. This update outlines the major changes affecting

The Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 received Royal Assent on 9 February 2026 and will commence on a date to be

As we commence the new financial year, we have prepared a summary of updates regarding changes we can seek to expect in 2025-26. 1. Fee

It is not uncommon for international students to appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) following a refusal of their Subclass 500 (Student) visa. In

As the 2024–25 financial year draws to a close, state and territory nomination programs are reaching their allocation limits, and many have already closed their

In the ongoing challenge to attract and retain skilled workers, particularly in regional and remote areas, the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) provides a strategic

While employer-sponsored visas are often treated as a standalone migration issue, the legal reality is far more complex. For Australian businesses, especially those scaling quickly

When lodging a visa application, many focus solely on the end goal of a visa approval, without fully appreciating the level of scrutiny the Department

A visa refusal can be a significant setback, but it doesn’t always mean the end of your immigration journey. Appealing a visa refusal with the