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Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2024 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.
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Australia Introduces MATES Visa for Indian Professionals

The new MATES Visa opens up opportunities for Indian graduates and early-career professionals to work in Australia’s top industries. Learn eligibility criteria, benefits, and application details.
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Prepare for major changes to the 482 visa and take action now!

The 482 visa will be replaced by the Skills in Demand visa. Key changes include reduced work experience and more flexible employment options.
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Working Holiday Maker Employer Extension

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January 12, 2023

From 19 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) working in any sector anywhere in Australia may continue to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission.

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Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

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January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

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Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

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January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

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Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

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December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

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Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

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December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

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Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

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December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

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New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

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November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

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Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

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October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

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Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

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October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

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Government increases post study work rights duration for international students

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September 15, 2022

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

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Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced

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September 15, 2022

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

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Positive changes for migration from Job & Skills Summit

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September 5, 2022

Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.

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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
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Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
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Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
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WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
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Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, key changes have taken effect, including higher skilled visa income thresholds, increased superannuation, and updated fees for visas, citizenship, and tribunals.
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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
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