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The Australian Government has locked in the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining skilled migration as the core priority. Businesses can continue workforce planning with confidence and clarity.
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
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.

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

Post-Study Work Rights

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Work and Holiday Visa

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

NSW 491 Program

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

In a recent announcement, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs outlined the extension of the relaxation of visa condition 8547. This decision is part of the broader Migration Strategy reform, with a particular focus on the Working Holiday program.

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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
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Employers and migrants are facing significant delays across a range of Australian visa categories, including the subclass 482 visa, subclass 400 visa, and permanent residence applications.
Australia’s housing crisis is driven by supply issues and economic policy, not just immigration. As businesses depend on overseas talent, relocation support is vital for attracting and retaining skilled workers.
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management.

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

Post-Study Work Rights

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Work and Holiday Visa

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

NSW 491 Program

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

In a recent announcement, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs outlined the extension of the relaxation of visa condition 8547. This decision is part of the broader Migration Strategy reform, with a particular focus on the Working Holiday program.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

Post-Study Work Rights

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Work and Holiday Visa

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

NSW 491 Program

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

Australia's Partner Visa: No more 'onshore' or 'offshore' distinctions, simplifying applications for couples.

In a recent announcement, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs outlined the extension of the relaxation of visa condition 8547. This decision is part of the broader Migration Strategy reform, with a particular focus on the Working Holiday program.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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