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Key Updates on Skilled Migration State Nomination Programs for 2023-24

Updates on the closure of 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination Programs in Tasmania and South Australia, including next steps for applicants.
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Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy

Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy for skilled migrants in Western Australia

Skilled migrants in Western Australia have access to the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy, which can help them offset costs for skills assessments and training.
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New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New exemptions allow UK citizens on second and third Working Holiday visas to skip specified work requirements, effective 1 July 2024.
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Chefs among the 22 Occupations added to PMSOL, supporting Covid recovery

Chefs among the 22 Occupations added to PMSOL, supporting Covid recovery

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June 22, 2021

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

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Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

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June 2, 2021

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021

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The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

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May 12, 2021

International borders will remain closed until at least mid-2022 therefore the impact of the recent budget announcement is relatively small for migrants wishing to live, work or study in Australia.

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Permanent or provisional family visa holders outside Australia may still be able to enter to the country

Permanent or provisional family visa holders outside Australia may still be able to enter to the country

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May 11, 2021

Permanent or provisional family visa holders who want to travel to Australia but their Initial Entry Date (first entry date) has passed (or will pass within the next 3 months), may still be able to enter Australia by completing a Travel Facilitation Letter.

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More support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector

More support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector

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May 11, 2021

The Australian Government has made major changes to student visa conditions, providing more flexibility to support Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector.

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Changes to New Zealand Temporary Work visas

Changes to New Zealand Temporary Work visas

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May 11, 2021

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led

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New travel exception for split families

New travel exception for split families

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April 21, 2021

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Read More »
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Trans-Tasman travel bubble: everything you need to know

Trans-Tasman travel bubble: everything you need to know

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April 21, 2021

On 18 April 2021, the corridor between Australia and New Zealand officially opened. The long-awaited two-way travel bubble came into effect after many

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Investing in your future

Investing in your future

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April 16, 2021

If you are seeking an opportunity to integrate both your commercial and lifestyle interests, Australia or New Zealand could be right for you. Arno and Belinda discuss the reasons why

Read More »
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What changes are expected from Immigration New Zealand?

What changes are expected from Immigration New Zealand?

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March 30, 2021

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) hosted an invite-only webinar where we found out about potential changes to immigration, border restrictions, and visa processing to be introduced in the next few months.

Read More »
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Possible changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

Possible changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

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March 26, 2021

With over 500,000 temporary visa holders leaving Australia as a result of COVID-19 and border closures, it’s no surprise that a number of industries are suffering from skill shortages.

Read More »
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Coronavirus vaccine program rolls out in Australia and New Zealand

Coronavirus vaccine program rolls out in Australia and New Zealand

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March 17, 2021

Vaccine passports, the future of international travels? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists from around the world have collaborated, innovated, and worked together to develop vaccines

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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
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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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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Read More
Medicare new one

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 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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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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The Impacts of the 2024-25 Budget on Immigration

Following the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity,
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TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.
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Core Skills Occupations List

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

The Australian Government’s has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia’s workforce needs.
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Chefs among the 22 Occupations added to PMSOL, supporting Covid recovery

Chefs among the 22 Occupations added to PMSOL, supporting Covid recovery

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June 22, 2021

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Read More »
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Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

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June 2, 2021

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021

Read More »
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The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

•
May 12, 2021

International borders will remain closed until at least mid-2022 therefore the impact of the recent budget announcement is relatively small for migrants wishing to live, work or study in Australia.

Read More »
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Permanent or provisional family visa holders outside Australia may still be able to enter to the country

Permanent or provisional family visa holders outside Australia may still be able to enter to the country

•
May 11, 2021

Permanent or provisional family visa holders who want to travel to Australia but their Initial Entry Date (first entry date) has passed (or will pass within the next 3 months), may still be able to enter Australia by completing a Travel Facilitation Letter.

Read More »
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More support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector

More support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector

•
May 11, 2021

The Australian Government has made major changes to student visa conditions, providing more flexibility to support Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector.

Read More »
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Changes to New Zealand Temporary Work visas

Changes to New Zealand Temporary Work visas

•
May 11, 2021

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led

Read More »
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New travel exception for split families

New travel exception for split families

•
April 21, 2021

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Read More »
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Trans-Tasman travel bubble: everything you need to know

Trans-Tasman travel bubble: everything you need to know

•
April 21, 2021

On 18 April 2021, the corridor between Australia and New Zealand officially opened. The long-awaited two-way travel bubble came into effect after many

Read More »
Webinar Promotion Website Arno Trinity
Investing in your future

Investing in your future

•
April 16, 2021

If you are seeking an opportunity to integrate both your commercial and lifestyle interests, Australia or New Zealand could be right for you. Arno and Belinda discuss the reasons why

Read More »
New Zealand Absolute Immigration Video
What changes are expected from Immigration New Zealand?

What changes are expected from Immigration New Zealand?

•
March 30, 2021

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) hosted an invite-only webinar where we found out about potential changes to immigration, border restrictions, and visa processing to be introduced in the next few months.

Read More »
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Possible changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

Possible changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

•
March 26, 2021

With over 500,000 temporary visa holders leaving Australia as a result of COVID-19 and border closures, it’s no surprise that a number of industries are suffering from skill shortages.

Read More »
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Coronavirus vaccine program rolls out in Australia and New Zealand

Coronavirus vaccine program rolls out in Australia and New Zealand

•
March 17, 2021

Vaccine passports, the future of international travels? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists from around the world have collaborated, innovated, and worked together to develop vaccines

Read More »
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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Read More
Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Read More
Medicare new one

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.
Read More
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Australia makes changes to the Business Innovation & Investment Program

Australia makes changes to the Business Innovation & Investment Program

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March 1, 2021

The Australian Government has announced changes will be made to reform business and investor visas to maximise the economic benefits for Australia.

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Changes to the Distinguished Talent 858 visa

Changes to the Distinguished Talent 858 visa

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February 24, 2021

In the past weeks, changes to Australian Immigration Law have been introduced to certain types of visas and the Distinguished Talent (Subclass 858) visa has also received some modifications to

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COVID Concessions for temporary visa holders and applicants

COVID Concessions for temporary visa holders and applicants

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February 17, 2021

The Australian Government has announced new concessions for certain visa holders and applicants impacted by COVID-19 to ensure they are not disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control

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Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 visa

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 visa

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February 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in most countries around the world closing their borders and imposing travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus. For some people, the border closures and travel

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Major changes to the Temporary Graduate 485 visa

Major changes to the Temporary Graduate 485 visa

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February 10, 2021

Key changes to Australian Immigration Law were introduced on 20 January 2021, and two recent interpretations of this new law have caused confusion and

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International arrivals will be increased from mid-February

International arrivals will be increased from mid-February

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February 5, 2021

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the cap on international passenger arrivals will increase on 15 February 2021 from 4,100 to 6,300.

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Will Australia’s international borders remain closed until 2022?

Will Australia’s international borders remain closed until 2022?

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February 3, 2021

Monday, January 25, 2021, marked one year since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Australia. 12 months on and the country has recorded more than 28,000 cases, 26,000 of which have recovered.

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Australia halves the number of international arrivals – What does this mean for visa holders and expats looking to return home?

Australia halves the number of international arrivals – What does this mean for visa holders and expats looking to return home?

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January 29, 2021

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced new protocols and restrictions for all international arrivals into Australia to contain the new strain of coronavirus from spreading into the country.

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Most Powerful Passports in the world during COVID-19

Most Powerful Passports in the world during COVID-19

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January 20, 2021

A passport not only permits holders to visit countries, it is also a way to measure the rights a person has to live and work in different countries.

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What happens to superannuation after finishing your sponsorship?

What happens to superannuation after finishing your sponsorship?

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January 13, 2021

If you decide to leave Australia after the completion of your sponsorship or because your temporary visa has expired or has been cancelled, you could be eligible to claim the

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What to do if you are a visa holder suffering from domestic violence?

What to do if you are a visa holder suffering from domestic violence?

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January 11, 2021

If you are facing any kind of conduct that makes you fear for yourself or your family’s safety and wellbeing, including being subject to any form of verbal, physical or violent behaviour

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Can a child born in Australia obtain Citizenship?

Can a child born in Australia obtain Citizenship?

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January 7, 2021

What is the status of children born in Australia? Are they citizens? These are the most frequent questions that our agents are asked, and the answer

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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Read More
Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Read More
Medicare new one

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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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Read More
Medicare new one

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.
Read More
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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.
Read More
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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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