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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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Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users must enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using either an authenticator app or email token, as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
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Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

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December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

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November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

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October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

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October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

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October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

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Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

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October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

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September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

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Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

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September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

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September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

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August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

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State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

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August 30, 2023

The allocations for the 2023-24 State and Territories nominated visa programs have been released.

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UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

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August 2, 2023

UK citizens or permanent residents are now exempt from Labour Market Testing for Temporary Skills Shortages applications.

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Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
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Bridging Visa B processing times

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
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New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

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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Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

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
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
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Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
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Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
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417 and 462 visas: Recovery work areas expanded

The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.
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Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas

The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,
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Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

•
December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

Read More »

State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

•
August 30, 2023

The allocations for the 2023-24 State and Territories nominated visa programs have been released.

Read More »

UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

•
August 2, 2023

UK citizens or permanent residents are now exempt from Labour Market Testing for Temporary Skills Shortages applications.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

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
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

•
December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

Read More »

State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

•
August 30, 2023

The allocations for the 2023-24 State and Territories nominated visa programs have been released.

Read More »

UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

•
August 2, 2023

UK citizens or permanent residents are now exempt from Labour Market Testing for Temporary Skills Shortages applications.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

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
Read More
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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Our values

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

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
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More
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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Our values

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

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
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More
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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Our values

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

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
Read More
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