Migration · Perth, WA
Verified Australian migration lawyers practising in Perth and surrounding suburbs. Practising certificates checked against the WA register. Fees published. Methodology transparent.
Australian migration law is governed by the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and the Migration Regulations 1994. The Department of Home Affairs decides applications; the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART, formerly AAT) reviews most refusals. Migration practice is highly specialised — visa subclasses run into the dozens and processing times, eligibility criteria and Department charges change frequently.
Perth is the centre of Western Australian legal practice with substantial resources, energy and mining-related commercial work. The Supreme Court of Western Australia, Federal Court (Perth Registry) and District Court all sit here. The Law Society of Western Australia regulates solicitors; WA Bar Association regulates barristers.
Regulators: Law Society of Western Australia (lawsocietywa.asn.au) and WA Bar Association (wabar.asn.au)
Department of Home Affairs Perth. ART Perth. Federal Court Perth Registry.
Indicative fees drawn from our 2026 practitioner survey and published cost data. Confirm in writing with any firm before engaging — written costs disclosure is mandatory under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
| Pathway / matter type | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Partner visa | $4,200–$9,500 + $9,365 | |
| Skilled visa | $2,300–$5,200 + DHA | |
| ART review | $14,000–$32,000 |
For the full migration cost breakdown across Australia, see our Migration cost guide.
Matter types we see most often in our intake from Perth and surrounding suburbs.
Spouse, de facto and fiance visas. The Department weighs four evidence categories: financial, household, social and commitment. Department charge $9,365. Typical processing 12–32 months. Refusal merits-review at ART has 40–55% success rate with well-prepared evidence.
Points-tested or employer-sponsored. Requires skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. Core Skills Occupation List updated periodically — 14 occupations added 1 May 2026.
Sponsor-nominated permanent residency for skilled workers. Direct Entry stream and Temporary Residence Transition stream. 50/90% processing times 8/17 months.
Significant investor, premium investor, business owner, entrepreneur. High Department charges ($15–40k+) and complex eligibility requirements. Multi-year pathway.
Family visit, business visitor, tourist. Fast processing but refusal rates vary materially by applicant country.
Australian citizenship application after meeting residency requirements. Citizenship test and ceremony.
Application to the Administrative Review Tribunal where a visa is refused. Filing fee $3,496. Lawyers represent applicant with written submissions and (where required) oral hearing.
Visa cancellation or refusal on character grounds. High-urgency matters — specialist representation essential.
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