On 1 September 2021, the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCoA). The media release from the harmonised Court indicates the […]

Ward Keller has made a submission to the Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Eva Lawler MLA, on the Proposed Declaration to Prohibit Subsea Mining. You can read the full submissions here.

On 22 June 2021, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP announced the inclusion of a further 22 occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). This brings […]

The Hon Alex Hawke MP announced yesterday of upcoming changes to the Working Holiday Maker programs to support tourism and hospitality sectors. The changes will include: From 1 July 2021, Working Holiday Makers who were […]

Well done to Associate Alecia Howland in delivering a riveting performance at the Palmerston Regional Business Association’s ‘Minute to Win it’! You can watch her excellent work here:

Last night’s release of the 20/21 Federal Budget provided new announcements and information related to the Australian Migration Program for this financial year. Rachael Adolphe and Anke Nagel from our Migration Team have dissected the […]

Ward Keller has made a submission to the Productivity Commission on Resources Sector Regulation. You can read the full submissions here.  

Ward Keller senior lawyer Alecia Howland has prepared a fact sheet on the Mandatory Code of Conduct in the Northern Territory. Please click on this link to download the full fact sheet.

Ward Keller’s registered migration agents Anke Nagel and Rachael Adolphe have prepared a fact sheet for employers of temporary visa holders during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please click on this link to download the fact sheet.

Ward Keller’s registered migration agent Anke Nagel joined Leon Loganathan and Peter Gowers on their Territory Story podcast this week to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how international students in Australia […]

Ward Keller’s registered migration agent Rachael Adolphe joined Leon Loganathan and Peter Gowers on their Territory Story podcast this week to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how Australian immigration has been […]

Ward Keller commercial lawyer Charlie Martel has written a briefing paper on the Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies. Please click on this link to download the full briefing paper.

Ward Keller’s Debt Collection Manager, Sandra Kantros, joined commercial partner Leon Loganathan and senior lawyer Alecia Howland to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how small businesses have been affected […]

Ward Keller’s Employment Law partner Kaliopi Hourdas joined Leon Loganathan and Peter Gowers on their Territory Story podcast this week to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how employment law […]

Ward Keller’s Family Law partner, Tessa Czislowski, joined Leon Loganathan and Peter Gowers on their Territory Story podcast this week to facilitate a Q & A session to answer your questions about how family law […]