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482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.
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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
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Subclass 186 Transitional Arrangement Reminder

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September 16, 2021

For 457/482 visa holders - have you applied for or held a subclass 457 visa before 18 April 2017, and are supported by your current employer to apply for the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream? If so, you may wish to lodge the application prior to the upcoming deadline of 18 March 2022.

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Citizenship flexibility for distinguished talent applicants

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September 16, 2021

Minister Hawke has announced changes that will streamline the pathway to citizenship for talented prospective Australians, with a special residency concession is being introduced

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Workforce Skills Pathways (WS) in Victoria: Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers

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September 10, 2021

Skills gaps in particular industries within Victoria, are addressed by the Workforce Skills Pathway (WSP). With Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers on the list of industries, we have further information.

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Acknowledging R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021

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September 9, 2021

Today our organization came together to acknowledge R U Ok? Day.  With everyone in lockdown (Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland), it was more relevant than ever to talk about the significance of this annual date and understand how to reach out to those that might be struggling.

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Jamie Lingham is Leading Remotely

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September 9, 2021

With his very own Instagram hashtag - #leadingremotely – Jamie has been away for 4 months and driven 10,000km’s in that time….with no return date in sight. With so many adventures already under his belt that he’s sharing with his family, here are some wise words from our leader, working remotely in outback Australia

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R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021

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September 9, 2021

Remember, a conversation could change a life.

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Meet our new team members!

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September 8, 2021

Over the last four months, we have welcomed eight new team members. Meet them here!

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Travel Exemption Updates: Ordinarily Resident Overseas; Travel to India & PNG

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August 19, 2021

The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has been removed.

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Quicker Processing Times for some Visa Applications

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August 19, 2021

It is has been noted that certain types of visa applications have seen a quicker turnaround than usual.

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Prospective Marriage Visas Subclass 300 – Travel exemptions

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August 19, 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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Automatic ‘Overseas Travel Ban Exemption’ Removed for non-residents

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August 12, 2021

The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has now been removed. The purpose of the removal of

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Hong Kong skilled visa applications for Australia being fast-tracked

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August 3, 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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Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
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Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
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Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
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German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.
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482 visa

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.
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Bridging Visa

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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Subclass 186 Transitional Arrangement Reminder

•
September 16, 2021

For 457/482 visa holders - have you applied for or held a subclass 457 visa before 18 April 2017, and are supported by your current employer to apply for the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream? If so, you may wish to lodge the application prior to the upcoming deadline of 18 March 2022.

Read More »

Citizenship flexibility for distinguished talent applicants

•
September 16, 2021

Minister Hawke has announced changes that will streamline the pathway to citizenship for talented prospective Australians, with a special residency concession is being introduced

Read More »

Workforce Skills Pathways (WS) in Victoria: Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers

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September 10, 2021

Skills gaps in particular industries within Victoria, are addressed by the Workforce Skills Pathway (WSP). With Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers on the list of industries, we have further information.

Read More »

Acknowledging R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021

•
September 9, 2021

Today our organization came together to acknowledge R U Ok? Day.  With everyone in lockdown (Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland), it was more relevant than ever to talk about the significance of this annual date and understand how to reach out to those that might be struggling.

Read More »

Jamie Lingham is Leading Remotely

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September 9, 2021

With his very own Instagram hashtag - #leadingremotely – Jamie has been away for 4 months and driven 10,000km’s in that time….with no return date in sight. With so many adventures already under his belt that he’s sharing with his family, here are some wise words from our leader, working remotely in outback Australia

Read More »

R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021

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September 9, 2021

Remember, a conversation could change a life.

Read More »

Meet our new team members!

•
September 8, 2021

Over the last four months, we have welcomed eight new team members. Meet them here!

Read More »

Travel Exemption Updates: Ordinarily Resident Overseas; Travel to India & PNG

•
August 19, 2021

The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has been removed.

Read More »

Quicker Processing Times for some Visa Applications

•
August 19, 2021

It is has been noted that certain types of visa applications have seen a quicker turnaround than usual.

Read More »

Prospective Marriage Visas Subclass 300 – Travel exemptions

•
August 19, 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 »

Automatic ‘Overseas Travel Ban Exemption’ Removed for non-residents

•
August 12, 2021

The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has now been removed. The purpose of the removal of

Read More »

Hong Kong skilled visa applications for Australia being fast-tracked

•
August 3, 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 »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More

Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
Read More

Hong Kong skilled visa applications for Australia being fast-tracked

•
August 3, 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 »

Protecting Foreign Workers from Exploitation

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July 29, 2021

The Government is moving to protect foreign workers from exploitation by employers. The plans include listing certain employers as ‘prohibited employers, barring

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Changing Employers on a Temporary Activity Visa

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July 29, 2021

The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) permits temporary visas holders to remain lawfully in Australia, and continue working if they’re currently employed

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Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) is streamlined

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July 20, 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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Split families – When will it end?

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July 15, 2021

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

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

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July 9, 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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NZ Immigration refunding lapsed visa applications

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July 9, 2021

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

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Increase to Visa Application Charges (from 1 July 2021)

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July 8, 2021

The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced an increase in fees for a number of visa applications. Our table below summarises the increases which are now in effect:

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Update 8 Jul 2021: BUPA Examination Fee Increase, Partnership Sponsorships & Travel Exemptions for Escorting Minors

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July 8, 2021

Over recent weeks there have been a number of Government announcements affecting immigration. Here’s a quick summary:

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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

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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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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More

Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
Read More
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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Our values

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More

Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
Read More
New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
Read More

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More
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