Thousands of refugees granted permanent visas after decade of uncertainty
Refugees who arrived in Australia prior to the commencement of Operation Sovereign Borders can now transition to a permanent visa.
High Court: November 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
High Court: October 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
High Court: September 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DR MICHELLE SHARPE.
High Court: August 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DAVID KELSEY-SUGG.
High Court: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DAVID KELSEY-SUGG.
High Court: March 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DAVID KELSEY-SUGG.
An emergent duty of care owed by Australia to asylum seekers?
The Minister for Immigration owed a duty of care to a refugee at Papua New Guinea by reason of the salient features listed in Stavar:…
Family violence – the immigration law context
As a result of evidentiary requirements as to what constitutes ‘relevant family violence’ it can be difficult to take advantage of the statutory provisions which…
The renewed focus on border protection
The proposed removal of legal practitioners from the migration agent’s regulatory scheme presents an opportunity for all lawyers to more freely provide migration law advice….
Battle of the high seas: offshore resources workers & executive vs legislative power
The Full Federal Court in Australian Maritime Officers’ Union v Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2015] FCAFC 45 (26 March 2015) ruled invalid…