Partner Visa Processing Legislation

A notice has been lodged in Parliament to address changes to the processing of Partner Visas.

Julian Christopher Hill is member of the Australian Labor Party, and the Member of Parliament for Bruce, Melbourne, in the House of Representatives.

In May 2020, Mr Hill called for a large increase in … Read the rest

The cause of the 2nd wave of COVID-19 in Victoria.

What started the COVID-19 second wave in Victoria?.

Epidemiol reports show that 90% of Victoria’s active coronavirus cases can be traced to the first case of a family being quarantined in Melbourne’s “Rydges on Swanston” hotel, following their arrival in Australia.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) epidemiologist Charles … Read the rest

Should areas with no coronavirus cases be exempt from COVID restrictions?

Do areas without any coronavirus cases need to have COVID restrictions?.

Some people, in areas without any cases of COVID-19, are asking if they need the same COVID restrictions as everyone else.

I live in an area without cases, we have few restrictions, if any, and we have no Coronavirus … Read the rest

How Much are Aged Pensioners losing by the September 2020 Pension Freeze?

How Much are Aged Pensioners losing by the Pension Freeze?.

In September 2019, a single aged pensioner would have received an extra $7.20 per fortnight, or $187.20 for the half year.
A married couple would have received $10.80 between them, or $280.80 for the half year.

So, the answer … Read the rest

Labor has criticised the current government for following Labor Legislation.

The Department of Social Services has confirmed Australia’s pensioners will not receive an automatic indexation increase this September, because inflation has gone backwards.  But note: It will NOT go down either!

The Labor opposition Social Services spokeswoman Linda Burney said: “Scott Morrison needs to explain why he is allowing Read the rest

4,000 Overseas Arrivals Limit not changed.

The limit of 4,000 arrivals per week into Australia is not being changed.

Some people wanted restrictions reduced, so that more overseas arrivals would be permitted to enter Australia, while some others wanted to reduce the number even further.

At the National Cabinet meeting today, it was agreed “on the … Read the rest

Aged Pension Increase in September 2020.

It is reported that the Australian Age pension will not rise this September. (2020).

The Aged pension normally increases every 6 months,  based on the increase in the cost of living.

Unfortunately for Pensioners the current cost of living has actually reduced this year.

The annual inflation rate dropped to … Read the rest

Border Movement Restrictions in Australia.

Not just Foreigners restricted by Australian Border Controls.

There are many foreign passport holders that are waiting for Visas or Exemptions to enter Australia. They might be partners of other foreign passport holders that are Residents of Australia, of even partners of Australian Citizens. There are many that hold student … Read the rest