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Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA and UAE trade deal

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 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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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.

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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.

Read More »

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.

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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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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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.
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German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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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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Visa processing delays impacting businesses and migrants

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.
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Beyond immigration: the real drivers of Australia’s housing shortage

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.
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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

•
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 »

Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

•
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.

Read More »

How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

•
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.

Read More »

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

•
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.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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

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 »

Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

•
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.

Read More »

How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

•
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.

Read More »

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

•
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.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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
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

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
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

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

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More
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