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I have just learned from colleagues about an excellent result they achieved in the Federal Court.
Their client was granted a visa - a SHEV - by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (!!).
Evidently he was continuing to be held in detention notwithstanding the visa grant decision of the AAT.
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This information supersedes all previous updates provided by the Court.
In light of the recent developments that led to the closure of the Lionel Bowen building in Sydney, the Federal Court of Australia is taking steps to reduce the risk to court users and court staff from in person attendance in court buildings, commencing Wednesday, 18 March 2020.
Unless specifically and individually excepted by the Court, all Federal Court of Australia listings that require in person attendance, including mediations and listings relying on video link from court premises listed up to 30 June 2020, are vacated. The Court is examining, as a matter of urgency, its capability to facilitate listings by remote access technology, without requiring in person attendance. Further information will be provided as soon as possible of alternative arrangements that may be able to be put in place.
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A significant step-up to Australia’s national response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been endorsed by the National Cabinet, comprising the Prime Minister, State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers.
Based on the advice of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), the National Cabinet agreed that our core objective now is to slow the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia by taking additional steps to reduce community transmission.
We must ensure our health system can care for the most vulnerable, in particular the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions.
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From Monday the 16th March 2020, the largest CPD provider in the Registered Migration Agent profession, Legal Training Australia, will suspend all face-to-face CPD events to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In an email today, Saturday the 14th March, the Director, Liana Allan stated that all 10 point blitzes will now be run online.
Legal Training Australia also stated it has put on more online CPD webinars to cater for the increase in demand for online classes. "Pay-after-you-pass" distance learning CPD is also stated as an option for Registered Migration Agents.
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