Migration Bill creates ‘criminal’ offence for non-citizens
The Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 proposes broad powers for the Minister and creates criminal offences. This will have significant implications for…
Shifting legal paradigms: Landmark decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration
Recent High Court decision found indefinite detention is unlawful. The decision has significant implications for immigration law and human rights. Recent High Court decision found…
The High Court has decided indefinite detention is unlawful. What happens now?
An historic decision of the High Court of Australia is being seen as the first step to ending the indefinite detention of non-Australians.
Direction 99: A new era in fairness for non-citizens or much of the same?
Direction 99 deals with character matters relating to non-citizens and aims to provide fairness to those with criminal records. However there are still shortcomings.
COVID-19 impacts on immigration law and policy
What will covid-19 mean for immigration law and employers’ ability to access the skilled people they need?