Changes to the occupation lists
Updates to the occupation lists for temporary and permanent
skilled visas come into effect from 17 January 2018. The changes
will apply to applications made on or after 17 January 2018 and
will not affect existing nominations or applications made prior to
this date. In the case of points-tested visas, the changes will
apply to invitations issued on or after 17 January 2018. A summary
of the proposed changes can be found on the Department's
website.
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Maharjan v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2017]
FCAFC 213
MIGRATION – alleged fraud committed on a visa applicant
during the visa application process – whether Federal Circuit
Court failed to consider whether fraud had invalidated the visa
application or the visa application process – application of
Singh v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
[2016] FCAFC 141 and Gill v Minister for Immigration and Border
Protection [2016] FCAFC 142 – consideration of
Trivedi v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
[2014] FCAFC 42; (2014) 220 FCR 169 – appeal allowed.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for leave to amend
notice of appeal – whether appellant should have leave to
raise a new ground not run below – leave granted.
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