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The Migration Agent Activity Report has been published on the OMARA website:
https://www.mara.gov.au/media/682329/MAAR_Jul_Dec_2019_Web.pdf
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This Direction comes into effect on 29 April 2020. It makes changes to the operations and procedures of the Migration & Refugee Division of the AAT and to obligations of parties to reviews in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Direction may take precedence over other Directions that deal with the same matter. |
For more information: https://www.aat.gov.au/landing-pages/practice-directions-guides-and-guidelines/covid-19-special-measures-practice-direction-migra
Various migration agents and organisations across the Australian Migration Advice profession have received a suspicious email today titled Legal Migration services sent you "PO-09514.pdf" from the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The best way to stop this all together is for as many agents to report this to drop box as possible.
You can do this by clicking on the link here in the email sent to you:
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Current as at 22 April 2020
To respond to COVID-19, the government has introduced flexible and temporary visa arrangements that support Australia’s public health measures. The Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream visa (COVID-19 Pandemic event visa) is being utilised to manage the extraordinary circumstances that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic event. The measure is temporary in nature, will be subject to ongoing review and will be wound back appropriately in line with the end of the pandemic. Who is eligible to apply for the COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa? The COVID-19 Pandemic event visa is available to people who are:
in Australia
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The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a $3 million package to support around 26,000 temporary visa holders stuck in the state because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Visa holders who can demonstrate immediate financial hardship will be eligible for $250 for individuals, and $1,000 for families.
Premier Peter Gutwein said it was "only fair" to support people who had contributed to the state's economy.
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