Hi, I very much doubt it - It's my understanding it's the Home Affairs/ Dept of Immigration who process the applications and Border Force just apply the regulations at the border. I applied on the 8th to fly on the 28th and likewise, crickets..... let us know how you get on

Hi Richard, the number on the main home affairs website just led to some options which weren't relevant, and the number I found for the Melbourne immigration dept gave only generalised information. Not much help either way, you might almost suspect it was designed to be as difficult as possible t...

Excuse me if I rant for a while! I can't believe the total lack of communication forthcoming from Home Affairs. I spoke to someone on Monday who at least made the effort to reassure me that although they were very busy, applications were proceeding, they were being prioritised by compassionate gr...