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Partnership Expansion: ASEAN-Australia Visa Changes in 2024 Partnership

Partnership Expansion: ASEAN-Australia Visa Changes in 2024

The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.
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Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024

Workplace Justice Visa

The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.
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Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws

Protection for Migrant Workers: New Laws to Combat Exploitation

New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.
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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

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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

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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

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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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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

Read More »

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 »

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

Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

Read More »

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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
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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.
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
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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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State Nomination

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

•
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 »

Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

•
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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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

NSW, QLD & NT impose mandatory quarantine fee

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July 12, 2020

Anyone arriving in Australia from overseas must enter into 14 day quarantine in a designated accommodation facility. No matter which city you arrive in, all international travelers must quarantine.

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What are the key differences between permanent & temporary visas?

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July 10, 2020

In this turbulent period where non-citizens and non-permanent residents are excluded from entering Australia’s borders, the differences between the

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Maintaining sponsor obligations during COVID-19

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July 8, 2020

With a second lockdown in the Metropolitan Melbourne area coming into force many businesses are once again having to reduce operations and as a result needing to stand down staff or reduce their hours.

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Short term changes to NZ temporary work visas

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July 7, 2020

The New Zealand Government has announced some short term changes to visa settings for temporary work visa holders in New Zealand. These changes are a direct result of the impact COVID-19

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2020-21 Migration Update – what can you expect?

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July 6, 2020

The Australian budget has been deferred until 4 October 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and this will have implications for all government departments

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Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)

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July 2, 2020

The subclass 820 visa is a temporary visa that allows the applicant to live in Australia with their partner or spouse who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent

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COVID-19 Webinars

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July 1, 2020

Thank you for joining our immigration experts for our COVID-19 Immigration Impact webinars. We hope you found it interesting and

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Global Talent Independent Program

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June 26, 2020

Launched in November 2019, the Global Talent Independent program (GTI) offers a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to work and live permanently in Australia.

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Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186)

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June 26, 2020

The 186 visa allows the visa holder to live and work in Australia permanently given that they are nominated by their employer. The 186 can be divided into three streams: Direct Entry,

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Victoria offers one-off COVID-19 support payment

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June 25, 2020

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services is providing a one-off $1,500 payment designed to financially support Victorian workers who, as of 20 June, have been instructed by the

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Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa (subclass 187)

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June 23, 2020

The Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa allows the holder to be sponsored by their employer in regional Australia to work and live permanently in Australia. The 187 visa consists of two streams: Direct Entry stream and Temporary Residence Transition stream.

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Student Visa (subclass 500)

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June 22, 2020

A Student Visa allows the holder to study in Australia for up to five years (depending on the length of their course of study). Upon approval of this visa, the holder can travel in and out of

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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
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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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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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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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