thunderstruck421 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 My partner has just been granted a 300 visa, and is scheduled to fly London -> Perth -> Brisbane (with Qantas) on 6th April. After this news announcement last night she's going to try to bring this forward: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/qantas-and-jetstar-to-suspend-all-international-flights However I've just seen this: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-announces-travel-ban-on-all-non-citizens-and-non-residents Assuming she can move to an earlier flight, will she be allowed in? Even leaving on Friday UK time means arriving on Saturday night after the ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 hours ago, thunderstruck421 said: My partner has just been granted a 300 visa, and is scheduled to fly London -> Perth -> Brisbane (with Qantas) on 6th April. After this news announcement last night she's going to try to bring this forward: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/qantas-and-jetstar-to-suspend-all-international-flights However I've just seen this: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-announces-travel-ban-on-all-non-citizens-and-non-residents Assuming she can move to an earlier flight, will she be allowed in? Even leaving on Friday UK time means arriving on Saturday night after the ban. Assuming he can get a flight he should still be OK. The reason I say that is that the previous restrictions (which only applied to China, Iran, Republic of Korea and Italy) did allow in Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens Resident in Australia and "immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents including spouses, minor dependants and legal guardians" which I would assume includes the 300 visa. Obviously Australian immigration will have their own ideas as to whether or not your partner's visa fits into that category and they haven't published any guidance as to the latest measures (their website was last updated on 15th March) but it's likely the same rules will apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 If QANTAS still have a plane flying and will uplift her, you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstruck421 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks for the advice. She's managed for get on a flight on Monday so fingers crossed everything goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 21 hours ago, Ken said: Assuming he can get a flight he should still be OK. The reason I say that is that the previous restrictions (which only applied to China, Iran, Republic of Korea and Italy) did allow in Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens Resident in Australia and "immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents including spouses, minor dependants and legal guardians" which I would assume includes the 300 visa. Obviously Australian immigration will have their own ideas as to whether or not your partner's visa fits into that category and they haven't published any guidance as to the latest measures (their website was last updated on 15th March) but it's likely the same rules will apply. Her chances of getting in don't look good. This is the latest from the Dept of Home Affairs website and it looks as if their definition of an immediate family member has been narrowed and in any case doesn't apply to temporary visa holders without jumping through some hoops: An immediate family member of Australian citizens and permanent residents Details In this case, immediate family means: spouses dependents legal guardians Without visa - You can't come to Australia until you have a visa. Apply for a visa and include proof (such as your marriage certificate, your birth certificate or birth certificate for your children). If we let you travel, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days, at home or in a hotel. With a temporary visa (except for Partner and Child visa holders) - Attach proof (such as your marriage certificate, evidence of your de-facto relationship such as shared finances or property, your birth certificate or birth certificate for your children) and submit this form. Do not travel until we advise that you can. If we let you travel, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days, at home or in a hotel. Partner and Child visa holders (except Prospective Marriage visa holders) can come to Australia. You will need to self-isolate for 14 days, at home or in a hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Yup I'd say that's not looking good, especially that last sentence which seems to be quite explicit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Check Migration Act 1958 s.116 Power to cancel (1) (e) (i) MIGRATION ACT 1958 - SECT 116 Power to cancel.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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