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Starting from 15 October 2024, the Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 introduces critical protections for secondary applicants in several permanent Skilled visa subclasses who experience family violence. This regulation allows secondary applicants to secure their visa independently, even if they are no longer connected to the primary visa applicant due to family violence.
The Migration Amendment (Public Interest Criteria 4005 and 4007) Regulations 2024 introduces crucial changes to the health requirements in the Migration Act 1958, specifically benefiting minor visa applicants with disabilities or health conditions. These changes aim to create a more equitable and inclusive migration process for children born and ordinarily residing in Australia.
The Migration (Australia Travel Declaration—Passenger Card May Be Required) Instrument (LIN 24/075) 2024 introduces updated rules for passengers arriving in Australia. Starting from 17th October 2024, this new regulation outlines specific situations where passengers might still need to provide a paper Passenger Card, even if they’ve already submitted the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) electronically.
12 May, 2025
