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Protection for Migrant Workers: Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act to combat exploitation

The Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 aims to reduce the exploitation of temporary migrant workers, promote employer compliance, and improve fair workplace practices, creating an equitable environment for
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BIIP

BIIP Closure: Essential Updates for Subclass 188 Visa Holders

The BIIP closes to new applications from 31 July 2024. Learn about key changes and impacts on Subclass 188 visas.
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Migration

Migration State Allocations for 2024-2025 

Australia’s 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants
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SA accepts Significant Investors Visa (SIV) applications

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November 9, 2020

The South Australia State Government has officially announced that BIIP is now open to accept applications for the Significant Investor visa (188C) prior to completion of Intention to Apply.

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ATO acquires Home Affairs data

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November 4, 2020

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be acquiring data from the Department of Home affairs for the financial years of 2020-21 to 2022-23. This protocol consolidates the

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Who can apply for an exemption to Australia’s travel ban?

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October 27, 2020

In the last few days, we’ve seen some loosening of the coronavirus restrictions, and although international borders remain closed with no set date of re-opening,

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New Labour Market Testing Requirements Update

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October 7, 2020

There has been some confusion about the change in requirements for the manner in which Labour Market Testing (LMT) is undertaken. Due to conflicting information between the Ministerial Instrument

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Federal budget impact on immigration

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October 7, 2020

The Federal Government has made its budget announcement and with Australia’s net overseas migration* forecast to see a loss of 72,000 people for 2020-21, it’s no surprise that there a number of

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

Read More »

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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Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
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Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
Read More

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
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Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More
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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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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
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Visa conditions

Changes to Visa Conditions for 482, 457, and 494 Visas

From 1 July 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 will be updated to enhance worker protection and increase productivity as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy.
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SA accepts Significant Investors Visa (SIV) applications

•
November 9, 2020

The South Australia State Government has officially announced that BIIP is now open to accept applications for the Significant Investor visa (188C) prior to completion of Intention to Apply.

Read More »

ATO acquires Home Affairs data

•
November 4, 2020

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be acquiring data from the Department of Home affairs for the financial years of 2020-21 to 2022-23. This protocol consolidates the

Read More »

Who can apply for an exemption to Australia’s travel ban?

•
October 27, 2020

In the last few days, we’ve seen some loosening of the coronavirus restrictions, and although international borders remain closed with no set date of re-opening,

Read More »

New Labour Market Testing Requirements Update

•
October 7, 2020

There has been some confusion about the change in requirements for the manner in which Labour Market Testing (LMT) is undertaken. Due to conflicting information between the Ministerial Instrument

Read More »

Federal budget impact on immigration

•
October 7, 2020

The Federal Government has made its budget announcement and with Australia’s net overseas migration* forecast to see a loss of 72,000 people for 2020-21, it’s no surprise that there a number of

Read More »

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

•
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

Read More »

High demand occupations for Skilled Migration to Australia 2020

•
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.

Read More »

Hongkongers, Australia could be your future home

•
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

Read More »

State & Territory Nomination Allocation Update

•
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

Read More »

Victorian business & investor visa nomination program opens

•
September 8, 2020

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

Read More »

Investment pathways for immigration to Australia & New Zealand

•
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

Read More »

Global Talent Employer Sponsored program

•
September 4, 2020

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

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
Read More

How to identify a scam

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July 30, 2020

Differentiating between scams and genuine contact from the Department of Home Affairs or any other Government body can be difficult

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Will Australia’s international borders reopen from January 2021?

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July 27, 2020

On 23 July 2020 Treasury released modelling that was based on Australia’s international borders reopening from January next year, but how likely is this to actually happen?

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JobKeeper Payments

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July 23, 2020

JobKeeper Extended until March 2021 – but still not available to temporary visa holders With Melbourne returning to lockdown and feared spikes in COVID-19 in Sydney and elsewhere, many have let out a sigh

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Special visa arrangement for Hong Kong

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July 21, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Alan Tudge, Minister for Immigration have issued a join statement announcing the planned visa arrangements for

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Supporting International Students

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July 21, 2020

The Australian Government has now taken certain steps to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as Australia emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic

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NSW Government will fund $4million to support temporary visa holders

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July 14, 2020

The NSW Government will fund $4 million to support temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
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
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
Read More

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
Read More
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Our values
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More
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