As 2012 comes to a close, we look at the top stories dominating headlines back home in Australia, and what caught your interest here on AustralianTimes.co.uk.

ASK THE EXPERT | What is the new criteria for the dependency visa?

Moving to the UK from Australia is therefore easier than moving to any other European country.

ASK THE EXPERT | Will new family migration laws affect my spouse visa?

ASK THE EXPERT | How does one qualify for British citizenship?

ASK THE EXPERT | Will my brother-in-law’s Portuguese citizenship enable my sister to live and work in the UK?

ASK THE EXPERT | Is their a body that represents immigration advisors?

ASK THE EXPERT | Can a refused family visit visa be appealed?

ASK THE EXPERT | I have applied to become a British Citizen. What is the Oath of Allegiance?

ASK THE EXPERT | What are the new family migration rules?

ASK THE EXPERT | Is it true that one qualifies quicker for settlement in the UK on this type of visa?

Will I be allowed to switch into UK employment from a student visa upon graduating?

ASK THE EXPERT | Will I be able to stay in the UK on an Unmarried Partner Visa, based on a 3 year relationship with a British citizen?

ASK THE EXPERT | I have recently arrived in the UK and would like to know; how would I qualify for British citizenship?

ASK THE EXPERT | Based on my 6 years on a UK student visa, can I apply for permanent residence visa?

ASK THE EXPERT | How does the increase in the probationary period affect an indefinite leave to remain?

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc has been deported from the UK after a problem with his visa prevented him playing for Yorkshire.

ASK THE EXPERT | I am in the UK on a student visa and interested to find out more about the new immigration route for graduate entrepreneurs.

ASK THE EXPERT | Apparently the resident labour market test needs to be fulfilled before I can receive a UK Tier 2 Visa. Can you please tell me what this is?