Tag: social media

WARNING! Individuals applying for visas have recently been cautioned about what they post on social media sites, as the Department of Immigration undertakes a thorough social media check on all applicants. The Australian Federal Circuit Court has recently ruled that information on Facebook has an evidentiary value and therefore can stand in court. One must remember to bear in mind that social media platforms are not only limited  to YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat but also include platforms such as Google+, Tumblr, Reddit, Flickr, Quora, Whatsapp, Vine, PeriScope, BizSugar, Delicious, Digg and Viber. And, many others. The Department