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Partner & Family
October 8, 2025

How long does processing an Australian Partner visa take?

Learn about Australian Partner visa processing times, factors, and requirements. Get expert guidance from our lawyers for a smooth application process.

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Benjamin Magill
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What Is an On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement in Australia?
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 27, 2026

What Is an On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement in Australia?

An On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement is a specialised labour agreement that allows an approved labour hire business to sponsor overseas workers and legally place them with third-party host employers.

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8503 Waiver Australia: No Further Stay Waiver Guide
Walt Calis
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Walt Calis
March 25, 2026

8503 Waiver Australia: No Further Stay Waiver Guide

Condition 8503, commonly referred to as the No Further Stay condition, is a restrictive visa condition under Australian migration law.

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Work & Skilled
Who Covers the Costs When Sponsoring an Employee on an Australian Working Visa?
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 24, 2026

Who Covers the Costs When Sponsoring an Employee on an Australian Working Visa?

When sponsoring an overseas employee, understanding the allocation of costs is vital to ensure compliance with Australian migration law.

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Condition 8115 and Business Visitor Activities in Australia
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 23, 2026

Condition 8115 and Business Visitor Activities in Australia

The Subclass 600 Visitor visa, including the Business Visitor stream, enables individuals to travel to Australia for business visitor purposes, including attending meetings, conferences, or undertaking other permitted activities.

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Work & Skilled
Understanding the Subclass 189 Occupation Tier System for Invitations
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 20, 2026

Understanding the Subclass 189 Occupation Tier System for Invitations

This blog post outlines the new tier-based invitation system for subclass 189, how it works, how it will affect the visa application process, and how you can prepare strategically.

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Work & Skilled
Labour Market Testing Guide: Requirements, Advertising Rules, and Exemptions
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 19, 2026

Labour Market Testing Guide: Requirements, Advertising Rules, and Exemptions

As a legally operating business and approved sponsor in Australia, you can use the labour market testing (LMT) pathway to fill positions that your local labour market is not able to.

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ACT Migration Updates 2025–26: Canberra Skilled Migration Program Explained
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 18, 2026

ACT Migration Updates 2025–26: Canberra Skilled Migration Program Explained

The ACT migration updates for 2025–26 represent a significant change in how the ACT Government manages skilled migration intake within the Australian Capital Territory.

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Work & Skilled
Labour Agreement for the Hospitality Sector: Skilled Chef Recruitment in Australia
Joshua Coulson
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Joshua Coulson
March 17, 2026

Labour Agreement for the Hospitality Sector: Skilled Chef Recruitment in Australia

A Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement between the Australian Government and an approved Australian employer.

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The West can't handle the human cost of wars it starts
Perry Q Wood
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Perry Q Wood
March 17, 2026

The West can't handle the human cost of wars it starts

As US and Israeli forces bombard Iran, the humanitarian fallout risks displacing millions of refugees across the Middle East and beyond. Immigration lawyer Perry Q Wood examines why Western powers must confront the refugee and asylum seeker consequences of the wars they start — and what it means for Australia's immigration system.

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