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Lebanese migrant at centre of visa fail granted last-minute extension

Mohamed Barghachoun was less than 24 hours away from leaving Australia when the federal government intervened — the Lebanese man had paid $1,500 to a migration agent who failed to submit his visa application.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2023

Australian permanent visa challenges cause skilled worker exodus fears

A migration agency says Australia may be losing skilled workers to New Zealand or Canada as temporary residents face an expensive and uncertain path to permanent visas.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Iranian PhD students remain in limbo due to Australian visa delays despite securing scholarships

With deadly protests in Iran exacerbating anguish, experts worry visa delays could risk a decline in Australian research standards

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2023

Afghan women barred from working in their fields by the Taliban restart careers in Australia

Farah Attahee was a judge in Afghanistan. She says her career died overnight after the Taliban takeover — but she's determined to reclaim her future.

ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

Vic Driver’s Licences Are Getting A Swanky Upgrade Post-Optus Hack So Here’s What’s Changing

Hey Alexa, play 'drivers license' by Olivia Rodrigo.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 30, 2022

New security number to be introduced for all Victorian driver licences after recent cyber attacks

A new security number similar to those used on credit cards will be introduced for all Victorian licences to prevent identity fraud.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Calls to end 'unfair' treatment of onshore visa applicants as government seeks to increase immigration of skilled workers

As the federal government follows through on a promise to fast-track visas for overseas workers, many migrants already in Australia who remain on temporary visas are furious.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Backpackers return to regional Queensland for work and play post-pandemic

Foreign accents echo through the dormitories of regional Queensland hostels again, with a boom in accommodation bookings from international travellers in recent weeks.

ABC News · Oct 5, 2022

‘I Felt Trauma Again’: Refugees Detained For Years Have Now Been Told They Can’t Settle In Aus

Refugees imprisoned in Australia's offshore detention for up to 10 years have now been told by the Federal Government they can't settle here.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2022