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Immigration Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024: key updates and implications

Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024

Explore the significant immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024, including visa condition updates, new exemptions for UK citizens, and impacts on various visa programs.
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Migration Amendment Updates Strengthening Employer Compliance

Migration Amendment Updates Strengthening Employer Compliance

The Migration Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2024 enhance compliance by increasing penalties and updating provisions. Effective from 1 July 2024.
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Philippines passport holders are now eligible for the work and holiday visa, subclass 462

Starting July 1st, Philippines passport holders can apply for Australia’s Work & Holiday visa (Subclass 462) for travel and short-term work. This strengthens ties between the two countries and offers
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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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Important dates for Business Talent subclass 132 visa application

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March 12, 2021

New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.

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No visa application charge or refund for certain visa holders unable to enter Australia

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March 2, 2021

The Australian Government has announced that certain visa holders will be eligible to apply for a waiver or a refund of their visa application charge (VAC) if their travel or stay in Australia (or both) has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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

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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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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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WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
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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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WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
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Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, key changes have taken effect, including higher skilled visa income thresholds, increased superannuation, and updated fees for visas, citizenship, and tribunals.
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Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
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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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Skilled Migration

Important Update – Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Rises to $73,150

The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.
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Upcoming changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

Upcoming changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)  

From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers,
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Indonesia-Australia Skills Development Exchange Pilot Program: Boosting Cooperation and Expertise

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other’s countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.
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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

•
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

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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

•
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

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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 »

Important dates for Business Talent subclass 132 visa application

•
March 12, 2021

New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.

Read More »

No visa application charge or refund for certain visa holders unable to enter Australia

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March 2, 2021

The Australian Government has announced that certain visa holders will be eligible to apply for a waiver or a refund of their visa application charge (VAC) if their travel or stay in Australia (or both) has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

Changes to the Distinguished Talent 858 visa

•
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

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More

Reporting temporary employment changes for 457, TSS & SESR visa holders

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September 21, 2020

From late September sponsors will be able to advise The Department of Home Affairs of temporary changes to employment arrangements for 457, TSS & SESR visa holders

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High demand occupations for Skilled Migration to Australia 2020

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September 16, 2020

This year, due to the impact of COVID-19, acquiring a skilled migration visa for Australia has never been more challenging with reduced numbers of visas issued and increased processing times.

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Hongkongers, Australia could be your future home

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September 14, 2020

A couple of months ago, the Chinese government surprised the world with a new security law that gives it extensive powers over Hong Kong, a former British colony that for

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State & Territory Nomination Allocation Update

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September 10, 2020

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has advised that each State and Territory has received a limited number of allocated places for Skilled

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Victorian business & investor visa nomination program opens

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September 8, 2020

Victoria’s 2020-21 business and investor visa nomination program (subclass 188 and 132) will open today, Tuesday, 8 September 2020.

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Investment pathways for immigration to Australia & New Zealand

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September 7, 2020

While the COVID-19 restrictions have made immigration difficult, there are still a number of pathways available to people looking to migrate to Australia and New

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Global Talent Employer Sponsored program

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September 4, 2020

The Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) program is part of the Government’s Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce which

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Tax and visa incentives offered to entice global talent to Australia

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September 4, 2020

The Australian has announced the Government is set to offer tax incentives for big international businesses who make the move to Australia in the hope of enticing more high-net worth global talent to Australia.

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New Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List Announced

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September 3, 2020

A new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) has been announced by the Acting Minister for Immigration Alan Tudge and includes 17 occupations that will allow priority processing and travel exemptions for applicants to assist in the country’s COVID-19 recovery.

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12 Tips for Quarantine

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August 26, 2020

While it may be difficult to get into Australia and New Zealand currently, if you do manage to book a flight or obtain a travel waiver and you’re not a citizen or permanent resident, you can look forward to 14 days of mandatory quarantine.

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Australian travel exemption fees expected to be introduced

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August 18, 2020

In August 2020, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced fees for all border exception expression of interest (EOI) requests and we believe Australia will do the same.

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International students manoeuvring through Australia’s COVID-19 climate: the Absolute Immigration panel

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August 7, 2020

It is undisputed that the era of COVID-19 has been a tumultuous one for non-citizens and non-permanent residents in Australia, particularly international students.

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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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Featured migration story headline to go here

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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

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More
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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

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More

Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, key changes have taken effect, including higher skilled visa income thresholds, increased superannuation, and updated fees for visas, citizenship, and tribunals.
Read More

Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
Read More

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.
Read More
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