AFCA records 100,000 complaints in 2023 amid financial struggles
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has reported a historic surge, reaching 102,790 complaints in 2023, marking a 23% increase from the previous year,...
Visa limbo: The long wait for family reunion and the hurdles of Subclass 600
Australia’s parent visa system is proving to be a double-edged sword for many families. On one hand, it promises the long-term reunification of loved...
New rules, new rights: Student visas & gig work changes in Australia
Recent legislative changes in Australia have introduced new regulations affecting international students and gig economy workers, particularly those in food delivery services. To provide...
United Petroleum outlets caught shortchanging workers
A Federal Court ruling has left a Tasmanian service station operator facing a hefty bill after underpaying migrant workers and issuing fake pay slips....
A decade-long struggle: The Katyals’ fight for Australian residency
In 2009, a young chef named Varun Katyal left Chandigarh, India, to pursue culinary studies in Melbourne. He established himself professionally and, in 2013,...
Married to an Australian but still can’t work: A visa catch-22
Navigating Australia’s immigration system can be challenging, as one recent case involving a skilled worker on a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa shows. Melbourne-based...
Income requirements for skilled visas set to increase
Australia is tweaking its migration settings once more, with the Department of Home Affairs confirming updates that will take effect from July 2025. While...
Scam migration agents face crackdown after $1.4 million rort exposed
A major multi-agency operation is underway to dismantle networks of scam migration agents accused of swindling vulnerable visa applicants out of more than $1.4...
Partner visas remain tough, but skilled pathways strengthen: Auscan
Australia’s migration settings for 2025–26 are shifting again, reflecting the government’s attempt to balance population growth with labour needs and tighter visa scrutiny. The...
Melbourne KMCC hosts seminar on Islamic Will and Family Law
Melbourne KMCC recently brought together families from across the city for an educational seminar on Islamic Will and Family Law, held in partnership with...