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South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

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

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

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

Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

The Department of Home Affairs has increased their visa application fees and will apply in relation to visa applications made on or after 1 July 2022.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Andrew Giles was appointed Australia's new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.

The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.

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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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants
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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation
Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.
Core Skills Occupation List
The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

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

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

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

Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

The Department of Home Affairs has increased their visa application fees and will apply in relation to visa applications made on or after 1 July 2022.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Andrew Giles was appointed Australia's new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.

The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.

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.

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
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
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

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

The Department of Home Affairs has increased their visa application fees and will apply in relation to visa applications made on or after 1 July 2022.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Andrew Giles was appointed Australia's new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.

The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.

Jamie Lingham, our founder and Global Immigration Leader of Absolute Immigration provides the hospitality sector with an outline of what the new Labour Agreement entails and how to utilise it.

The Victorian Hotels industry celebrated the state’s best people and venues at the 2022 AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence. Absolute Immigration were delighted to sponsor the 'Outstanding Achievement in Training' award – find out more.

Workforce Australia is a new digital employment service, due to be introduced on 1 July 2022.

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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
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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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.

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
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
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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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.

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
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
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
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
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
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants
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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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.

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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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