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MB Lawyers specialises in Australian visas and immigration. Registered with Law Society of NSW.

Our firm has 3 core practice areas: corporate immigration practice, personal immigration practice and notary public. Our corporate immigration practice is dedicated to servicing businesses and corporations with visa requirements to enable global mobility. We advise on and make application for business sponsorship, and the appropriate visa for your business’ particular needs – whether Subclass 457/482 visas, intra-company secondments, exchange programs, business visits, occupational training, or talent extracted from the global market

Our personal migration practice assists persons seeking a migration solution. We assist individuals, families, and business owners with temporary residence, permanent residence, family migration and business development visas.

19/10/2026

Planning to bring a partner or family member to Australia on a visitor visa? Read this first. ✈️

The Government has announced that a “no further stay” provision will be attached to visitor visas.

In plain English: if it’s on your visa, you generally can’t apply for most other visas from inside Australia, including a Partner visa, unless you get a waiver first.

What we know so far
✅ It’s about future visitor visas
✅ The Minister says it won’t affect anyone already here
⏳ No start date has been announced
❓ Which visitor visa types it covers is still unconfirmed

What to do now
📋 Check your visa conditions (grant notice or VEVO) for condition 8503
💬 Planning a visit for a partner or family member? Get advice before they travel

We’re tracking every update so you don’t have to. Questions? Use our 'contact us' form on our website. 💙

General information only, not legal advice. Current as at 20 Oct 2026

31/07/2026

Your place in the visa queue shifted on Friday! ⏰

Ministerial Direction 119 shifted the order in which skilled visa applications are processed.

This means your application may now sit in a different position in the queue - and that can affect when a case officer at Immigration picks it up.

If you’re feeling uncertain about what this means for your timeline, reach out (contact us https://mbls.com.au/contact/). We can walk you through how this update affects your skilled visa, your plans, and your next steps.

Our team is here to support you through every stage of the process.
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14/07/2026

You won’t get carded again! 📝Australian paper Incoming Passenger Card is being phased out, with digital Australia Travel Declarations rolling out across every international airport and seaport over the next 12 to 18 months.
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For travellers, this means completing their arrival declaration online or through participating airline apps before they fly, then presenting a simple QR code on arrival. Paper cards won’t disappear entirely - they’ll still be available for anyone who needs them - but the digital version will make it easier to update biosecurity questions quickly and respond to emerging risks.
It’s a practical, traveller‑friendly change that reduces paperwork, speeds up arrivals and gives Australia a more adaptable border framework.
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💡 Did you know: giving incorrect information on a passenger card can lead to visa cancellation?
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09/07/2026

Big news for Working Holiday Makers! 🇦🇺

From 1 July 2026, the age limit for (subclass 417) from , , and the Republic of Korea increases to 35 years old.

More time, more flexibility, more opportunities to explore Australia.
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20/06/2026

☕ Coffee 'N Chat - community event.

The right niche doesn't just win you better clients. It buys back your time. ⏳
Join us for an honest conversation:

✨ How to establish your niche in law — and run a practice that supports real work–life balance.

Stand out in law. Keep your weekends. Leave with a plan.

📅 Saturday 5 July, 2:30pm

📍 Kensington, Sydney

☕ Good coffee. Real talk. Practical takeaways.

Seats are limited — link in bio to save your spot 👇
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16/06/2026

The ’ 2–0 win over Turkiye shows Australia at its best - powered by diversity, resilience and opportunity. 🇦🇺⚽

Across our hospitals, tech sector, small businesses and national teams, migrants who make Aus home don’t just fill gaps - they lift the whole country. 🌏✨

Proud of Aus! Proud of this message.
Go Socceroos! 💚💛

🎥 Watch the diversity video:
https://pfa.net.au/news/football-is-for-everyone-socceroos-send-message-celebrating-multicultural-australia-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup

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04/05/2026

Our first Coffee N’ Chat sold out with a waitlist - and we’re back on 7 June!

This series is for & early‑career lawyers who want real conversations. Each month we bring in practitioners willing to share their experiences candidly: the work, the challenges, the purpose, & the pathways they wish they knew earlier.

If you missed the first session, this is your chance to jump in early.

If you attended, you already know why these fill so quickly. Secure your spot now - limited seats, small‑group format. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/law-mentoring-coffee-n-chat-tickets-1986373878743?aff=oddtdtcreator

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MB Lawyers - Immigration/Visas

25/04/2026

ANZAC Day, observed on 25 April, is one of Australia’s most significant national days of reflection.

It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during WWI, and stands as a moment to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have served in all conflicts, past and present.

We now pause to remember their resilience, acknowledge the families who stand beside them, and reflect on the Australian values of mateship, endurance, and quiet bravery that continue to shape our national identity.
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22/04/2026

The Pilot Work and Holiday Visa Arrangement between Australia and the Czech Republic has been extended.

Under agreed arrangements, Czech applicants can apply for a Work and Holiday visa online. The visas are capped at 500 visa grants. Limited!
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20/04/2026

A practical shift for Parent visas is coming into effect on 22 April 2026. For the first time, a number of Parent visa subclasses will be available for online lodgement:
• Parent (Migrant) (Class AX)
• Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP)
• Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA)
• Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG)

This is a welcome update. Moving these applications online should mean a more streamlined lodgement process, quicker submission times, and no need to rely on post or courier.

That said, not everything is shifting online.
Applications for:
• Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT)
• Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU)
must still be lodged in paper form, via post or courier, using the approved form.

Want to bring your parent to Australia - we're happy to help!
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Address

2 Chifley Square, Level 17, Chifley Tower
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61289998012

Website

https://mbls.com.au/

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