Australian Immigration Daily News

1. New Arrangements for Working Holiday Visas

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that From 1 July 2019, WHM visa holders who carry out 6 months of specified work in regional areas while on their second Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa may be eligible to apply for a third visa. Eligible types of work and regional areas will correspond with the requirements for the second visa. 

The 6 months work must all be carried out on or after 1 July 2019, so a successful application cannot be lodged before January 2020. 

Doctors on Demand (AGA telehealth)

For OSHC and selected OVHC members, Allianz Global Assistance offers customers the ability to access qualified doctors via phone or video call. This service is offered through the app 'Doctors on Demand'. 

Customers can use the ‘Doctors on Demand’ app to:

Federal Government confirmed that Australia’s election will be held on 18 May 2019.

As a result, several migration bills have lapsed as a result. 

The following bills are impacted:

Dr Kamal Karunadasa, our colleague, is conducting research into the Migration program with particular emphasis on Temporary Protection visa applicants and their use of RMAs.

This valuable research needs your assistance.