RESOURCES
IARC provides a range of free resources to help the community better understand Australian immigration law and know their rights.
Often people only need information, rather than personalised advice, to better understand their situation. Sometimes the information that you need can be found in IARC’s fact sheets without the need to book an appointment for tailored, personalised legal advice.
Part of IARC’s mission is to advocate for a fairer immigration system and we do that, not only by offering advice and information to clients who can’t afford private migration agents, but also by engaging with public policy and law reform debates.
Workplace Justice Visa
This factsheet is about the Workplace Justice visa. It explains what it is, who is eligible, how to apply, where to get your workplace exploitation claim certified and where to get assistance or advice.
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Prospective Marriage Visas
This information sheet may be relevant to you if you are over the age of 18 and intend to marry an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible NZ citizen.
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Partner Visa Applications in Australia
Information about how to apply for a partner visa if you are onshore.
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Partner Visa Applications outside of Australia
Information about how to apply for a partner visa if you are offshore.
DownloadPolicy and law reform submissions
Inquiry into the Value of Skilled Migration
05 January 2026
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration conducted an inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia. IARC’s submission made seven key recommendations to reform the immigration program to reduce exploitation and maximise the benefits of skilled migration for Australia.
DownloadDisability Discrimination Act Review
14 November 2025
The Federal Disability Discrimination Act allows discrimination against visa applicants with disabilities and health conditions by permanently exempting the Migration Act from its protections. Consistent with our previous advocacy, this submission advocated amending the Act to remove this exemption and end this discrimination.
DownloadAdministrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
01 October 2025
This Bill expands the Administrative Review Tribunal’s ability to make decisions on the papers. IARC opposes the Bill, arguing it sacrifices fairness for alleged efficiency. Instead, IARC recommends efficiency should be achieved by improving ART systems and processes, and by funding legal assistance providers addressing the Protection visa backlog.
DownloadAustralia’s fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – Draft National Report
29 August 2025
IARC provided feedback on the draft national report prepared by federal, state and territory governments ahead of Australia’s appearance before the UN for its major human rights review. We acknowledged Australia’s progress in combatting migrant worker exploitation and gender-based violence, while recommending further reforms.
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