Immigration experts in Australia and NZ

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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.

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

Australia Expands Support for Partner Visa Applicants in Family Violence Cases

Australian partner visa applicants experiencing family violence now have easier access to permanent residency. Changes include applying for partner visas without marriage and not needing to be in Australia for

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Australian Immigration 2021 Webinar

Jamie, Mel and Belinda from Absolute Immigration discuss their predictions for immigration in 2021 and when they hope travel may return to some sort of normalcy.  

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.

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.

With the start of a new year our Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, will be discussing the current immigration situation in New Zealand and the changes we expect to see from

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.

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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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

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.
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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

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.

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

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.

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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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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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,

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.

Australia Shifts business Migration Landscape: BIIP Shutdown and National Innovation Visa Incoming

Australia’s migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Australian Immigration 2021 Webinar

Jamie, Mel and Belinda from Absolute Immigration discuss their predictions for immigration in 2021 and when they hope travel may return to some sort of normalcy.  

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.

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.

With the start of a new year our Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, will be discussing the current immigration situation in New Zealand and the changes we expect to see from

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.

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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

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.

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

Incoming travellers to Australia from overseas are no longer required to have a COVID-19 test before travelling, reducing the stress and extra costs for tourists and foreign workers to enter Australia.

Our immigration expert Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, and our Immigration Director, Belinda Man, gave viewers an overview of the recent announcement for 457 visa holders who are aged over 45 years. The age restriction has been removed which opens doors to PR for many 457 visa holders.

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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

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.
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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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

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.
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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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

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.

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

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.

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

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