International Student Jailed for Tax Offence.

An international student in Australia, has received a jail sentence after the Australian Taxation Office investigated their activities.

A tip off was received from overseas about his actions.

This led to an investigation and subsequent conviction.

It would be expected that after release from jail, his continued stay in Australia … Read the rest

Criminal Convictions and Visa Applications

Declare ALL Criminal Convictions on any Visa Applications.

Australian Immigration requirements include the fact that you must declare ALL Criminal Convictions in your Visa Application.

Yes, ALL convictions and penalties, must be declared.

Many convictions and penalties will not affect a Visa Application.
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Crime Rates in Queensland 2008

The following table shows the Crime Rates per 100,000 population for Queensland, during 2008, broken down into a number of individual crime activities.

Homicide and related offences 1.26 Murder 1.68 Attempted murder 0.07 Manslaughter 3.01 Total homicide and related offences 446.56 Assault 102.08 Sexual assault 1.38 Kidnapping/abduction Robbery 19.45 Armed
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Crime Rates in Western Australia 2008

The following table shows the Crime Rates per 100,000 population for Western Australia, during 2008, broken down into a number of individual crime activities.

Homicide and related offences 1.23 Murder 0.32 Attempted murder 0.23 Manslaughter 1.77 Total homicide and related offences 958.21 Assault 81.58 Sexual assault 1.27 Kidnapping/abduction Robbery 26.95
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Crime Rates in Victoria 2008

The following table shows the Crime Rates per 100,000 population for Victoria, during 2008, broken down into a number of individual crime activities.

Homicide and related offences 1.04 Murder 0.76 Attempted murder 0.11 Manslaughter 1.92 Total homicide and related offences 398.97 Assault 74.30 Sexual assault 1.64 Kidnapping/abduction Robbery 29.97 Armed
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Crime Rates in South Australia 2008

The following table shows the Crime Rates per 100,000 population for South Australia, during 2008, broken down into a number of individual crime activities.

Homicide and related offences 1.55 Murder 2.30 Attempted murder 0.19 Manslaughter 4.03 Total homicide and related offences 1,065.63 Assault 98.20 Sexual assault 3.72 Kidnapping/abduction Robbery 35.67
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