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Australia’s immigration policy is unfairly impacting NZ Citizens
Paul Gregoire, Sydney Criminal Lawyers, interviewed Oz Kiwi’s Joanne Cox about New Zealanders in Australia.
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Submissions to government inquiries
Oz Kiwi has made a number of submissions to government inquiries on a range of policy issues.
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Bridging visas
New Zealanders do not need a Bridging Visa when applying for PR because the Special Category Visa does not expire.
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NZ 189 Visa income exemptions
Some points of clarification when claiming an income exemption for the NZ 189 Visa.
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Form 80 – personal details and character assessment
The Dept of Home Affairs are increasingly asking anyone aged 18 or over to complete Form 80 when applying for a visa or citizenship.
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Timeline of proposed citizenship changes
The Australian Government has recently made several attempts to change the eligibility criteria for Permanent Visa-holders wanting to apply for citizenship,
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First Home Owners Grant
New Zealanders residing in Australia can access the First Home Owners Grant, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria.
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Foreign buyer additional stamp duty
New Zealanders who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV) are exempt from paying the Foreign Buyer additional stamp duty.
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with a significant and permanent disability, their families and carers.
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