FY 2023-2024 State Territory nomination allocations for Skilled visas
On 24 August 2023, the Department announced the nomination allocations to each State or Territory for FY 2023/2023 for subclass 190 visa and subclass 491 visas.
FY 2023-2024 State Territory nomination allocations for Business and Investment visas
On 24 August 2023, the Department announced the nomination allocations to each State or Territory for FY 2023/2023. No allocations for business or investment visas were given to any State or Territory.
Andrew Bell SC New NSW Chief Justice
On 16 February 2022, and following news of current Chief Justice Tom Bathurst’s retirement, Mr. Andrew Bell SC has been named the next Chief Justice of NSW.
New online safety laws implemented
In June 2021, the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) came into force which requires media platforms and other websites to remove “abusive or bullying” content within 24 hours, failing which such entities may face fines
Abolition of Certificates of Title
On 11 October 2021, new changes to the land titles system in NSW were introduced that transitioned NSW away from paper-based processes.
Visa Application Charge Increases 2021/2022
Every year the visa application charges are subject to an indexation increase. Last year, this did not occur, presumably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, as normal, the visa application charges have been indexed.
Travel exemptions extended for parents
Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents will be included as an ‘immediate family member’ for consideration of inward travel exemptions from 01 November 2021.