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Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
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Ten essential things to do before moving to another country

Planning on moving overseas? Here are 10 essential things to do before relocating to help you prepare for a smooth transition.
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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 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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Everything you need to know about Australian bridging visas

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February 21, 2023

There are multiple types of bridging visas that come with different conditions and rights, depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Here you can find everything you need to know about Australian bridging visas.

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New Zealand and Australia have one of the most powerful passports in the world

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January 20, 2023

New Zealand passport holders can travel to 186 countries and Australians have access to 185 international destinations, without having to apply for a visa prior to travel.

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Working Holiday Maker Employer Extension

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January 12, 2023

From 19 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) working in any sector anywhere in Australia may continue to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission.

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Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

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January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

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Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

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January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

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Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

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December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

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Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

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December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

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December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

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November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Read More »

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

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October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

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Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

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October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
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Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

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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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

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
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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
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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
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Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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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.

Read More »

Everything you need to know about Australian bridging visas

•
February 21, 2023

There are multiple types of bridging visas that come with different conditions and rights, depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Here you can find everything you need to know about Australian bridging visas.

Read More »

New Zealand and Australia have one of the most powerful passports in the world

•
January 20, 2023

New Zealand passport holders can travel to 186 countries and Australians have access to 185 international destinations, without having to apply for a visa prior to travel.

Read More »

Working Holiday Maker Employer Extension

•
January 12, 2023

From 19 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) working in any sector anywhere in Australia may continue to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission.

Read More »

Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

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January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

Read More »

Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

•
January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

Read More »

Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

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December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

Read More »

Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

•
December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

•
December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

•
November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Read More »

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

•
October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

Read More »

Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

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October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

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.

Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

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

Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

•
January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

Read More »

Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

•
January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

Read More »

Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

•
December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

Read More »

Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

•
December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

•
December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

•
November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Read More »

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

•
October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

Read More »

Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

•
October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

Read More »

Government increases post study work rights duration for international students

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September 15, 2022

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

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Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced

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September 15, 2022

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

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Positive changes for migration from Job & Skills Summit

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September 5, 2022

Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.

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Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open

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August 31, 2022

Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
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

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

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
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

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

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
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More
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