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Disability discrimination in Immigration Law

The embattled immigration minister Andrew Giles, is being urged to reform laws that currently deny permanent residency to people living with disability.  All visa applicants must complete a health declaration or undergo a full medical examination conducted by a doctor. Critics say this process operates on outdated definitions of disability which do not consider individual …

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New partnership supporting hospitality sector in South Australia

The hospitality sector in South Australia is in crisis, with many job vacancies in restuarants. But with limited migration and a vulnerable economy after the COVID pandemic, it’s getting difficult to fill these positions.   The Adelaide Institute of Hospitality is partnering with Australia Study Team to motivate international students to work in the sector, …

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Refugees in Australia continue living in limbo

The Australian Government’s announcement to create a path to permanent residence for Temporary Protection and SHEV visa holders has been welcomed by refugee advocate groups. However, the fate of thousands of other refugees and asylum seekers in Australia remains uncertain. The changes fall short of an across-the-board solution for all 31,000 people subject to the …

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