Practice Leader (Non Principal)
Lauren Blud completed her Law degree in the UK and moved permanently to Australia in 2014. Lauren was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in December 2017 and now holds the position of Special Counsel and Practice Leader of All Access Migration, running the team with efficiency, diligence and maintaining the importance of client care.
Lauren has practiced extensively in Commercial and Immigration Law since the commencement of her career and carries a wealth of experience in a wide range of Commercial Law matters including, corporate immigration, complex structuring, commercial transactions, employment law, franchising, business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring. All of which providing an excellent foundation for the advice she provides.
Lauren’s knowledge of Immigration Legislation and related policies is extensive. She is primary point of contact for businesses and industry leading employers looking to sponsor foreign skilled workers to Australia. As a Lawyer, she specialises in employer sponsored (482, 186/187, 491, 494), business innovation and investor (188 and 888), general skilled migration visas (189/190) and assists individual clients with a vast array of family migration matters including, partner visas, parent visas, student visas and many more.
In addition, Lauren also acts for clients in more complex immigration matters including, merits review in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Judicial review to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and assisting those who have been subject to a cancellation of their visa on character grounds and other relevant matters.
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lauren has assisted a substantial amount of clients in navigating the international and state border restrictions, working with clients to ensure the provisions in place to assist individual, family and commercial clients are utilised to ensure they are not unfairly impacted both personally and economically in such high stress circumstances where this could be avoided.
Lauren takes great pride in the work that she does and is invested in ensuring success for her clients ranging from individuals to high level corporations and Industry leaders.
Contact Lauren and the team today.
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NEWS & INSIGHTS
18th Sep 2026
The Minister for Home Affairs has unveiled its biggest migration overhaul in years, new net migration targets, a redesigned points test, a ballot system for working holiday makers, and tighter rules for international student visas. Here's what Tony Burke's announcement means for skilled workers, students, backpackers and employers.
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17th Aug 2026
Does an Expression of Interest guarantee a visa invitation? In this article, our team explains how SkillSelect ranks EOIs by points and tie-break dates, what the 65-point threshold really means, and what happens once you're invited to apply.
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17th Jul 2026
The 2026–27 financial year brings the usual annual indexation to Australia's migration system. There are some notable increases. This article breaks down the updated Visa Application Charges, Skilled Visa income thresholds (CSIT and SSIT), the Fair Work High Income Threshold, ART and Federal Circuit Court fees, and a new limit on ImmiAccount application imports, so you know exactly what's changed from 1 July 2026.
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8th Jun 2026
Recent changes to student visa refusal reviews mean most Tribunal applications will now be decided “on the papers”, without a live hearing. This article explains what applicants need to know, including the importance of strong written submissions, complete evidence, and meeting Administrative Review Tribunal deadlines.
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29th May 2026
Australia has officially reopened its Working Holiday visa program for eligible Czech citizens, with 500 visa places available each year. Learn who can apply, the visa conditions, work and study restrictions, and how the program allows young travelers to live, work, and explore Australia for up to 12 months.
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7th May 2026
Recent changes to Australia’s migration system now allow several Parent visa subclasses to be applied for online through ImmiAccount. This article explains which Parent visas are eligible, how the online application process works, and what these changes mean for visa applicants from 22 April 2026 onwards.
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8th Apr 2026
The Australian Government has introduced new changes to the Training Visa Subclass 407 from March 2026, requiring sponsorship and nomination to be approved before a visa application can be lodged. This article explains what has changed and how it may affect applicants and sponsors.
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10th Mar 2026
Australia’s skilled visa income thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026, affecting employer sponsored visas including subclass 482 and subclass 186. This article explains the new CSIT and SSIT salary requirements, who will be affected, and what employers and visa applicants should do before lodging an application.
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10th Feb 2026
Thinking about applying for Australian citizenship in 2026? This article explains how to prepare before you lodge, including the key eligibility requirements, what identity documents you will need, how the citizenship test works, and why residency rules and travel history are so important. It also highlights common mistakes that can delay an application and when it may be worth getting legal advice.
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