Category W & G Lawyers – Immigration Services

This article was written by Grace Blake Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. For further information about Grace Blake’s professional background, legal experience, and areas of practice, please click on her name to view her full profile.

When you buy a property in Queensland, the focus is almost entirely on the finish line: Settlement. You navigate contracts, searches, and disclosure statements, ticking every box to ensure the keys finally end up in your hand.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. For further information about Jialin Liu‘s professional background, legal experience, and areas of practice, please click on her name to view her full profile.

If your business sponsors skilled workers on a Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) or Subclass 186 visa, there is a deadline you cannot afford to miss.

From 1 July 2026, the minimum salary thresholds for employer-sponsored skilled visas will rise — automatically, and without any grace period. Nominations lodged on or after that date must meet the higher figures. There is no discretion. There are no exceptions.

With four months to go, the window to act under the current thresholds is shorter than many employers realise.

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We recently assisted with a Child Visa ( Subclass 101) application involving a complex family background. The assessment period extended over 18 months, and after thorough preparation and continuous follow-up, the visa was successfully granted on the first attempt. The child will soon be able to travel to Australia and reunite with their parents on a permanent basis .

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