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Bridging visa and PR travel rules: What you must know

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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Key work experience changes for 186 Temporary Residence Transition visas

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.
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Supporting mental health professionals across Australia

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,
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IECSEP

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

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April 26, 2024

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in Australia.

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State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

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April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

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Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

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April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

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Pathway 1

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

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April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupations List

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

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April 4, 2024

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Read More »
PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

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March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

Read More »

AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

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March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

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Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

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March 15, 2024

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.

Read More »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

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March 7, 2024

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

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

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February 29, 2024

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.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

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February 29, 2024

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

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
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Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity for employers

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.
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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins for 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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IECSEP

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

•
April 26, 2024

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in Australia.

Read More »

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

•
April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

Read More »

Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

Read More »
Pathway 1

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

•
April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

•
April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupations List

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

•
April 4, 2024

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Read More »
PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

•
March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

Read More »

AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

•
March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

Read More »

Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

•
March 15, 2024

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.

Read More »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

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

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

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.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

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

Read More »

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.

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More
IECSEP

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

•
April 26, 2024

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in Australia.

Read More »

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

•
April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

Read More »

Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

Read More »
Pathway 1

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

•
April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

•
April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupations List

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

•
April 4, 2024

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Read More »
PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

•
March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

Read More »

AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

•
March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

Read More »

Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

•
March 15, 2024

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.

Read More »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

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

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

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.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

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

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More

Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
Read More
New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
Read More
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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