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October 8, 2025

How long does it take to process an Australian Partner visa?

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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gold migration lawyers has closed: what former clients need to do now
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May 31, 2026

Gold Migration Lawyers Has Closed: What Former Clients Need to Do Now

Gold Migration Lawyers ceased operations on 1 June 2026. If your visa application or ART review was being managed by that firm, here are the steps you need to take immediately.

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Understanding Form 1229 and Consent Requirements
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Nicholas Merlin
May 22, 2026

Understanding Form 1229 and Consent Requirements

Australian migration law takes the welfare of children seriously, and visa applications involving minors are subject to additional requirements designed to protect them.

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Form 1149: Australian Sponsored Family Visa Explained
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Form 1149: Australian Sponsored Family Visa Explained

If you are sponsoring a family member to visit Australia under the Sponsored Family stream it is important to understand this is more than an invitation; it creates a formal legal obligation.

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Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)

If you are considering migrating to Australia as a Software Engineer you need to be aware that the process involves satisfying a combination of migration law requirements, skills assessment criteria, and visa eligibility thresholds.

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Appointing an Authorised Recipient: Understanding Form 956A
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Appointing an Authorised Recipient: Understanding Form 956A

If you are applying for a visa, managing communications from the Department of Home Affairs is not something that can be left to chance.

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Work & Skilled
Temporary Activity Visa 408: Subclass for Australia
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Temporary Activity Visa 408: Subclass for Australia

The Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa allows individuals to come to Australia for a wide range of short-term, culturally, socially, or economically beneficial activities.

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Work & Skilled
Understanding the Snow Sport Industry Labour Agreement in Australia
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Understanding the Snow Sport Industry Labour Agreement in Australia

A Snow Sport Industry Labour Agreement is a specialised migration arrangement that allows Australian alpine resorts and snow sport operators to sponsor overseas workers

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Work & Skilled
What is the Advertising Industry Labour Agreement?
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

What is the Advertising Industry Labour Agreement?

An Advertising Industry Labour Agreement is a tailored migration arrangement that allows advertising and marketing businesses in Australia to sponsor overseas workers where standard employer-sponsored visa programs do not adequately address their workforce needs.

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Work & Skilled
Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA): What It Is and Why It Matters in Australia
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Nicholas Merlin
May 21, 2026

Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA): What It Is and Why It Matters in Australia

The HILA is a specialised migration arrangement designed to help Australian horticulture businesses address persistent workforce shortages by sponsoring skilled overseas workers.

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