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New Permanent Residency Pathway for 482 and 457 Visa Holders

The Australian Government has introduced new legislation which allows workers in occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to be nominated for permanent residence via the Subclass 186 visa Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream. Eligible 482 visa holders who have remained in Australia during 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, or 457 holders…

What is NCAT and What Does It Do?

NCAT stands for the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. It is an independent dispute resolution body that deals with disputes in a wide variety of areas, including consumer claims, tenancy and building works, guardianship, discrimination and can also review NSW government administrative decisions. NCAT can help you negotiate an agreement with the person whom you…