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Commencing 1 July 2018, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will be introducing new processing arrangements for applicants wishing to make an application for a Bridging Visa E (BVE).  The new form may only be used by applicants who do not have a pending BVE application, as defined in the instrument, this measure will mitigate submission of surplus applications. All other arrangements will remain the same including the ability to make an application for BE in person by visiting the Departmental office. 

Briefly, there are two separate types of BVEs 1) Subclass 050 Bridging (General) and 2) Subclass 051 Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant).  The function that a Subclass 050 BVE provides is to enable unlawful non-citizens to remain in Australia for a temporary period and for a specific purpose (as described in clause 050.212 of Schedule 2). General criteria that must be satisfied by all applicants for Subclass 050 BVEs are specified in clauses 050.211(1) and (2) of Schedule 2. Clause 050.211(1) provides that the applicant for Subclass 050 BVE must be an unlawful non-citizen, or the holder of a previously-issued Subclass 050 BE or the holder of a Subclass 041 (Non-applicant) BVD. 

A BVE is a temporary visa. It allows you to stay in Australia until a specified date, or for a time, or until a specified event happens. 

The Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to reduce the risk that Australian goods and services are tainted by modern slavery.

The Modern Slavery Bill 2018 establishes a Modern Slavery Reporting Requirement that requires over 3,000 large companies and other entities to publish annual public statements on their actions to address modern slavery in their supply chains and operations.

In a world first, the Australian Government will lead by example by publishing an annual statement covering possible modern slavery risks in Commonwealth procurement.

The Australian public is invited to provide their views on the management and composition of the Humanitarian Program (the Program) for 2018-19.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of engaging with the community to ensure continued support for the Program, and each year seeks the views of the Australian public on the Program.

The Government also consults with:
- state and territory governments and Commonwealth agencies and
- peak refugee and humanitarian organisations.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees provides a submission to the Government on global resettlement needs for the program year.

Australia's capacity to facilitate the successful entry and settlement of humanitarian entrants into our society is also considered in planning the Program. The Government seeks expert advice to manage risks to the Australian community.

This paper provides background information to inform written submissions. It includes an overview of the international context in which the Program operates and information on its key features.

Discussion paper:

Discussion-Paper---Australias-humanitarian-program.pdf

Are you ready for another quiz?

OK, whether you are ready or not, here it is:

Suppose you have a client who has submitted a “bogus document” to the Department in support of an application for a Subclass 485 visa.  There is no argument that the document is in fact bogus.  So your client needs to get a “waiver” of Public Interest Criterion 4020.

MIGRATION (IMMI 18/064: PLACES AND CURRENCIES FOR PAYMENT OF FEES) INSTRUMENT 2018 (FED)

This instrument operates to specify, under paragraphs 5.36(1)(a) and 5.36(1)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Regulations), in relation to the payment of a fee, as defined in subregulation 5.36(4) of the Regulations (other than a visa application charge (VAC) payment to which subsection 5.36(3A) of the Regulations applies), the places and corresponding currencies in which those fee payments must be made.

See: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00889

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