Key Resources

Major References

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
This site is an excellent first stop for information on migration, citizenship, working visits or study visits to Australia, and much more. Key documents are available in other languages and forms can be downloaded. Also includes links to relevant legislation and explanatory fact sheets.

LBC Immigration Service
Legislation, regulations and cases relevant to immigration law can be found in this CD-ROM database. Also includes the Immigration Department's Procedure Advice Manual.

Immigration Kit - a Practical Guide to Australia's Immigration Law
Best practical commentary on immigration law for the general reader. Covers every aspect of the law in clear language.

Immigration and Refugee Law in Australia
This recently published book is widely available through Western Australian public libraries.  Covers the main areas and trends in immigration law with particular reference to decisions by the specialist migration tribunals.

Journals

Immigration Law Articles
Contains links to articles on immigration law available on the World Wide Web.   These articles are primarily intended for students and practitioners, and have been chosen by staff and students at the Northern Territory University.

Law Institute Journal
The Law Institute Journal frequently publishes articles concerning immigration law. A list of these articles can be accessed at the Institute's web site.

Abstracts & Indexes

Informit Databases
These databases provide information about immigration law published in magazine articles, conference proceedings, etc. From the Informit menu select databases such as AGIS (Attorney-General's Information Service) and APAIS (Australian Public Affairs Information Service). 
* Informit databases can be accessed via workstations in the Alexander Library Building.

Australian Digest
Abstracts of significant cases relating to citizenship and immigration law can be found in section 15 of the Australian Digest.

Services

Migrant and Refugee Information
Newly arrived migrants and refugees can obtain information from this section of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.

Law Society of Western Australia
A directory of law firms and community legal centres is maintained on the Law Society's web site. Community Legal Centres are independent, non-profit organisations that provide legal and welfare services.

Legal Aid Western Australia
Information on Legal Aid's immigration service to people in the Australian community.

Community Resources

Organisations

Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia Inc.
The Centre offers a range of services for migrants including legal services.

Citizens Advice Bureau Legal Service
The CAB Legal Advice Service can offer a 20 minute appointment with a lawyer for a standard fee. Non-English speaking clients can be catered for.

Catholic Migrant Centre
The Catholic Migrant Centre is a registered agency for immigration advice. Staff offer information and advice on matters such as sponsorship of families as well as immigration and refugee issues.

Refugee Council of Australia
The Refugee Council is a non-profit, non-government organisation that provides information on, and advocacy for, refugees and humanitarian entrants to Australia.

Other Information Resources

Net Links

Immigration Law (Northern Territory University)
Comprehensive range of links to legislation, cases and articles concerning immigration law.

Citizenship and Migration (Australian Legal Information Institute)
Contains links to decisions of the Immigration Review Tribunal, relevant legislation and other documents.

Migration Review Tribunal
The Tribunal can review certain decisions made by the Minister. Check this site for answers to FAQ, application information and forms, plus links to reports of cases.

Government

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition
Provides information and advice on skills assessment and recognition including assessment of overseas qualifications.

Trades Recognition Australia
TRA provides assessment and recognition for most trades for people applying to migrate to Australia. Their web site offers information, application forms and contact details.

Australian Government
This site provides access to all Commonwealth Government authorised information and services.