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Points Test Reform

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
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Temporary Graduate Visa

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa
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IECSEP

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in
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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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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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Recruitment & Immigration

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July 1, 2020

https://vimeo.com/449524054 Recruitment & Immigration with Arno

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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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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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Visa processing delays impacting businesses and migrants

Employers and migrants are facing significant delays across a range of Australian visa categories, including the subclass 482 visa, subclass 400 visa, and permanent residence applications.
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Beyond immigration: the real drivers of Australia’s housing shortage

Australia’s housing crisis is driven by supply issues and economic policy, not just immigration. As businesses depend on overseas talent, relocation support is vital for attracting and retaining skilled workers.
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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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Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

The Australian government’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.
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Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.
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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

Read More »

Special visa arrangement for Hong Kong

•
July 21, 2020

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

Read More »

Supporting International Students

•
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

Read More »

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

•
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.

Read More »

NSW, QLD & NT impose mandatory quarantine fee

•
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.

Read More »

What are the key differences between permanent & temporary visas?

•
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

Read More »

Maintaining sponsor obligations during COVID-19

•
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.

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

Recruitment & Immigration

•
July 1, 2020

https://vimeo.com/449524054 Recruitment & Immigration with Arno

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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.
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.
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New Treaty Visa Pathway for Citizens of Tuvalu

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April 7, 2025

Australia has introduced a new visa pathway under the Pacific Engagement visa (192 visa) for eligible citizens of Tuvalu, as part of the Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty.

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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

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April 2, 2025

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

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March 26, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

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

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March 25, 2025

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

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March 12, 2025

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?

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February 17, 2025

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

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Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

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February 14, 2025

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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January 14, 2025

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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December 19, 2024

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

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Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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December 9, 2024

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

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National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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December 6, 2024

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

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Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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December 4, 2024

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

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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.
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

Securing my Partner Visa

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April 8, 2020

I’m from the UK and my husband is Australian and we wanted to build a life together in Australia. Getting a Partner Visa is not a straightforward or easy process, and at times it can be quite emotional. Without the team at Absolute Immigration supporting us throughout the process I’m not sure we could have done it.

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Our values

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

Australian Immigration 2021 Webinar

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February 4, 2021

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

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NZ Immigration Update: What we expect for 2021

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January 22, 2021

With the start of a new year our Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, will be discussing the current immigration situation in New Zealand

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Travel Exemptions & Immigration in 2021

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December 15, 2020

Australia and New Zealand plan to keep international borders for some time but what does this mean for travel exemptions, temporary visa

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The Future of Immigration

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November 19, 2020

When will international borders open and what does the future of immigration look like in today’s climate? Join our most senior Migration

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Accredited Business Sponsors Support

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September 1, 2020

We know that filling skill shortages with international employees has never been more difficult, but we’re optimistic for the future of immigration

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Australian Travel Exemption Update

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August 31, 2020

Everything you need to know about applying for a travel exemption during COVID-19 and the border closures.

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Applying for a Partner Visas in Australia

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August 3, 2020

Mel, Laurie & Jamie discuss the current challenges to applying for a Partner Visa and how your application can have the best

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Recruitment & Immigration

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July 1, 2020

https://vimeo.com/449524054 Recruitment & Immigration with Arno

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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

Visa processing delays impacting businesses and migrants

Employers and migrants are facing significant delays across a range of Australian visa categories, including the subclass 482 visa, subclass 400 visa, and permanent residence applications.
Read More

Beyond immigration: the real drivers of Australia’s housing shortage

Australia’s housing crisis is driven by supply issues and economic policy, not just immigration. As businesses depend on overseas talent, relocation support is vital for attracting and retaining skilled workers.
Read More
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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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