Immigration experts in Australia and NZ

Immigration experts in Australia and NZ

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With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, provides us with details regarding the Superannuation Guarantee employer contribution increase and potential repercussions for Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa holders.

Recent Government announcements including the Federal Budget, has a number of impacts on Australia’s migration program. Our CEO and Global Immigration Leader, Jamie Lingham, provides an outline and commentary.

In consultation with businesses and unions, the Government has announced a new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement with the aim to promote increased recruitment and retention in the aged care workforce.

Our immigration experts Jamie Lingham, Majlinda Lulo, Alex Kaufman, and Jannaha Schillaci, gave viewers an overview of the recent Review of Australia’s Immigration System & immediate changes announced by the Government.

The Government has announced they will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from July 1, 2023.

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, provides us with takeouts from the recently released Government report – ‘A Migration System for a More Prosperous and Secure Australia’.

From 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more will be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) more than half of Australia’s 3 million permanent visa holders, who arrived in the country between January 2000 and August 2021, are now Australian citizens.

SC 485 Extended study rights

To address skills shortages, the Australian Government is extending post-study work rights for international students that have graduated from an Australian higher education provider.

The Australian Government has announced the new Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) that will allow up to 3,000 people from the Pacific region to migrate to Australia as permanent residents each year.

There are multiple types of bridging visas that come with different conditions and rights, depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Here you can find everything you need to know about Australian bridging visas.

New Zealand passport holders can travel to 186 countries and Australians have access to 185 international destinations, without having to apply for a visa prior to travel.

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Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
If you plan to travel overseas while awaiting a visa decision or holding PR, it is vital to check your visa and travel facility status. Here is what every traveller
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Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
If you plan to travel overseas while awaiting a visa decision or holding PR, it is vital to check your visa and travel facility status. Here is what every traveller
From 29 November 2025, new rules will tighten 186 TRT employer sponsorship requirements. Unsponsored work will no longer count toward the two-year work experience requirement for permanent residence eligibility.
During National Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, Absolute Immigration’s Health Specialist Team continues to assist Registered Nurses (Mental Health) while emphasising the importance of community connection, mental health awareness,
Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List show overall shortages easing to 29%, but key gaps persist across trades, health, and regional roles — determining future skilled migration and
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