NOTE
The law in this chapter is current to 30 June 2018. However, readers should be aware that the Migration Regulations change rapidly. Before using the information listed here, it is a good idea to check that the law has not changed by telephoning one of the free immigration law advice bodies listed in “Contacts“.
One of the best sources of information is the website of the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs (previously called the Department of Immigration and Border Protection) at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
This section includes the following topics:
- The sources of migration law
- Entry to Australia: visas
- Funds
- Changing status
- Entry by migrants
- Permanent entry visa: family migration
- Skilled migrants
- Skilled migrants: the points test and other issues
- Permanent entry visa: economic migration
- Permanent entry visa: humanitarian entry
- Citizenship
- Removal and deportation
- Review rights
- Other merits review bodies
- Freedom of information
- Migration agents’ registration scheme
- Dealing with Home Affairs
- Contacts