A migration law firm
We know
what migration means to you.
Hammond Taylor helps people and organisations navigate the immigration journey through expert legal knowledge and committed service. Through our specialist lines – visa services, strategic advice, training, and business compliance – we’re dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals.
We assist both organisations and individuals
Corporate Immigration Services
Our staff specialise in all aspects of Australian migration for employers including employer sponsored temporary and permanent visas, business sponsorship, labour agreements, audit and immigration compliance.
Australian Visa Services
We can assist with all visas for individuals including independent or sponsored skilled migration, student visas, partner, parent and other family visas, appeals and visa cancellations.
We're passionate about the company we keep
Key sectors we work with
Accounting, Finance & Insurance Industry
When Hammond Taylor was approached by an Australian multinational looking to source the best and brightest insurance staff globally we were very pleased to assist them to secure staff through the Temporary Work Subclass 457 program.
Agriculture & Horticulture
In the agriculture sector, seasonal work demands mean that businesses are required to engage large numbers of temporary staff on short-term bases. These peak periods can lead to numerous stresses on business, demonstrating gaps in internal processes and training.
Engineering & Resources
The 482 visa program enables employers in the engineering and resource sector to source critical skills that cannot readily be found in the local labour market.
Health & Aged Care
The Health sector in Australia has faced significant staffing problems for many years due to labour shortages, the challenges of workforce management...
Information Technology
The IT industry is globally competitive. An IT business in North Sydney or Fitzroy is today competing with other businesses in Shanghai, Silicon Valley, or Copenhagen.
Not For Profits & NGOs
Hammond Taylor was approached by a not-for-profit organisation to conduct a workplace investigation into allegations of a serious act of misconduct related to a breach of the organisations Code of Conduct.
Start-Ups
The Australian immigration system does not provide a clear or simple pathway for IT start-ups. Start-ups are required to use the standard Temporary Work Subclass 482 visa program.
State & Local Government
Hammond Taylor was approached by a council to assist with the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Permanent Residence visa application for a senior staff member.
The latest news & insights in Australian immigration
State border closures and the impact on international travellers
While all fully vaccinated Australians may leave Australia without an exemption, arrangements for returning to Australia will depend on the state or territory you are
International Arrivals for Students and Visa Holders Postponed as Federal Government Await Information on the COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Just as international students, skilled migrants and humanitarian, working holiday maker and family visa holders anticipated being able to enter Australia as soon as this
Australian Government to Further Relax International Border Restrictions
It’s been a long journey since Australia shut its international borders in May 2020 and allowed only restricted numbers of citizens, permanent residents, and other