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Migration
Australia’s 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants
Partnership Expansion: ASEAN-Australia Visa Changes in 2024 Partnership
The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.
Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024
The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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
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.
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
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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
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.
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
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
The Australian Government introduced digital evidence of Australian citizenship on 5 December 2025 under the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2025. These changes modernise how citizenship evidence is issued, corrected and
Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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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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Visa conditions
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.
State Nomination
Updates on the closure of 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination Programs in Tasmania and South Australia, including next steps for applicants.
Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy
Skilled migrants in Western Australia have access to the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy, which can help them offset costs for skills assessments and training.

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

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
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.
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

JobKeeper Payments

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

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

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

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

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.

In this turbulent period where non-citizens and non-permanent residents are excluded from entering Australia’s borders, the differences between the

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.

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

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

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

COVID-19 Webinars

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Launched in November 2019, the Global Talent Independent program (GTI) offers a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to work and live permanently in Australia.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

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
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.
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
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
The Australian Government introduced digital evidence of Australian citizenship on 5 December 2025 under the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2025. These changes modernise how citizenship evidence is issued, corrected and
Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
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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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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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