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Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.
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482 visa

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.
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Bridging Visa

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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Update on the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

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May 22, 2023

We provide an update on the coded inclusion of the Aged Care sector in an Industry Labour Agreement template and the impact and benefits that follow.

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Urgent Update: Labour Market Testing & new $70k TSMIT change

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May 17, 2023

Following the announcement that the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase to $70,000 (plus Superannuation) from 1 July 2023, Jamie Lingham, our CEO and Global Immigration Leader, provides a further update.

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Super Guarantee Increase Alert

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May 11, 2023

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.

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The impacts of the 2023 Budget on migration

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May 10, 2023

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.

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New Labour Agreement for Aged Care Industry

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May 5, 2023

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.

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The Review of Australia’s Immigration System & Immediate Changes Announced  

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May 3, 2023

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.

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Increase to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

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April 29, 2023

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

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Our takeouts from the ‘Review of the Migration System’ report

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April 29, 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’.

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Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

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April 24, 2023

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.

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More than half of Australia’s permanent residents are now citizens

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April 2, 2023

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.

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SC 485 Extended study rights

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March 1, 2023

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.

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Australian Government announces 3,000 visas for Pacific workers

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February 24, 2023

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.

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Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
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Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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: 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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Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

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
Read More

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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Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
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Family Violence

Family Violence Provisions in Skilled Visa Applications

The recent Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 expands family violence protections to include secondary applicants on specific skilled visa subclasses.
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Important Update: Changes to 482 Visa Work Experience Requirements in November

Changes to the 482 visa work experience requirements offer more flexibility, including part-time and casual work, with a reduced duration of one year.
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Subclass 400 Visa

Important Changes to Subclass 400 Visa Requirements

New policy changes restrict Subclass 400 Visa usage, including limits on return visits and additional scrutiny for certain applicants, to ensure Australians are prioritised in the job market.
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Update on the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

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May 22, 2023

We provide an update on the coded inclusion of the Aged Care sector in an Industry Labour Agreement template and the impact and benefits that follow.

Read More »

Urgent Update: Labour Market Testing & new $70k TSMIT change

•
May 17, 2023

Following the announcement that the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase to $70,000 (plus Superannuation) from 1 July 2023, Jamie Lingham, our CEO and Global Immigration Leader, provides a further update.

Read More »

Super Guarantee Increase Alert

•
May 11, 2023

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.

Read More »

The impacts of the 2023 Budget on migration

•
May 10, 2023

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.

Read More »

New Labour Agreement for Aged Care Industry

•
May 5, 2023

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.

Read More »

The Review of Australia’s Immigration System & Immediate Changes Announced  

•
May 3, 2023

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.

Read More »

Increase to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

•
April 29, 2023

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

Read More »

Our takeouts from the ‘Review of the Migration System’ report

•
April 29, 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’.

Read More »

Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

•
April 24, 2023

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.

Read More »

More than half of Australia’s permanent residents are now citizens

•
April 2, 2023

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.

Read More »

SC 485 Extended study rights

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March 1, 2023

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.

Read More »

Australian Government announces 3,000 visas for Pacific workers

•
February 24, 2023

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.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

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
Read More

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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Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

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August 1, 2023

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, offers great insights for businesses to ensure their operations stay compliant and meet all their sponsorship obligations.

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How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

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July 27, 2023

With the raising of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) now in effect from 1 July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs have released a summary.

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A steady, informed, and astute hand required for Immigration reform

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July 12, 2023

Alex Kaufman, the Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Vice President of the NSW/ACT State Committee of the Migration Institute of Australia and Legal Practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, provides us with his view on the path ahead for immigration reform in Australia.

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No minimum income requirement – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

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June 21, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

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Enhanced protections for PALM scheme workers

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June 8, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

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Migrant worker protections to be increased

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June 7, 2023

The Government has announced that increased protections will be introduced to target employers who attempt to exploit temporary visa holders and to ensure workers can speak up without fear of reprisal.

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REMINDER: Deadline looming for LMT under current TSMIT

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May 30, 2023

Time is running out to commence the required four weeks advertising for Labour Market Testing, if attempting to meet the 30 June 2023 deadline for applications at the current $53,900 TSMIT.

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Update on the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

•
May 22, 2023

We provide an update on the coded inclusion of the Aged Care sector in an Industry Labour Agreement template and the impact and benefits that follow.

Read More »

Urgent Update: Labour Market Testing & new $70k TSMIT change

•
May 17, 2023

Following the announcement that the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase to $70,000 (plus Superannuation) from 1 July 2023, Jamie Lingham, our CEO and Global Immigration Leader, provides a further update.

Read More »

Super Guarantee Increase Alert

•
May 11, 2023

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.

Read More »

The impacts of the 2023 Budget on migration

•
May 10, 2023

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.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

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
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

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
Read More

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.
Read More

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
Read More
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Our values

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
Read More
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