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Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.
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Pathway 1

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.
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Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.
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COVID-19 Webinar Series

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May 16, 2020

Our most senior Migration Agents are coming together (from the safety of their own homes) for in-depth discussions weekly.

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Skills Assessment Update

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May 15, 2020

VETASSESS have changed some of their processes to help clients affected by COVID-19 restrictions and give applicants more options and flexibility.

Read More »

State Government Support for Temporary Visa Holders

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May 12, 2020

With the Federal Government providing no financial support to international students or any other type of temporary visa holders, some State Governments have stepped in to give these people support in the wake of COIVD-19.

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New Zealand to move to Alert Level 2

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May 11, 2020

Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 from 11:59pm Wednesday May 13 2020. The Prime Minister was clear that the country would be moving to Alert Level 2 in stages.

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COVID-19 Rent Relief – Victoria

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May 5, 2020

Did you know that the coronavirus rent relief grant is available to any renters in Victoria experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?

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The Immigration (COVID-19 response) Amendment Bill

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May 5, 2020

The Bill, which aims to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19, was introduced to New Zealand Parliament yesterday (5 May 2020).

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Immigration New Zealand adapts to operating under Alert Level 3

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April 30, 2020

Border updates Immigration New Zealand has now received over 5,000 expressions of interest from people who believe they meet exceptions to the border

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Victorian Government announces support for international students

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April 29, 2020

Today the Victoria Government announced they will provide payment of up to $1,100 for international students who have lost their

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Support for temporary visa holders coming from state government

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April 29, 2020

As the federal government continues to provide no support to temporary visa holders, some states are taking matters into their own hands.

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Remaining Lawful in Australia: Bridging Visas

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April 28, 2020

If your current visa is expiring or has expired and you are waiting for a new substantive visa to be granted (this includes the new 408 COVID-19 Visa), then there are a range of bridging visas you may be eligible for to ensure you remain lawful in Australia.

Read More »

Supporting temporary visa holders through COVID-19

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April 28, 2020

On Wednesday 8 April 2020, the $130 billion JobKeeper package passed in Parliament giving 6 million Australian workers some sense of relief in the uncertain times of COIVD-19. But for workers on temporary visas there was no such assistance.

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Visa 408 COVID-19 sub-stream announced

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April 22, 2020

Breaking news: COVID-19 sub-stream of 408 visa announced for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and who

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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
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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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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
Read More

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.
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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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Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

Australia’s latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens ‘Specified Work’ definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.
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Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.
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State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.
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COVID-19 Webinar Series

•
May 16, 2020

Our most senior Migration Agents are coming together (from the safety of their own homes) for in-depth discussions weekly.

Read More »

Skills Assessment Update

•
May 15, 2020

VETASSESS have changed some of their processes to help clients affected by COVID-19 restrictions and give applicants more options and flexibility.

Read More »

State Government Support for Temporary Visa Holders

•
May 12, 2020

With the Federal Government providing no financial support to international students or any other type of temporary visa holders, some State Governments have stepped in to give these people support in the wake of COIVD-19.

Read More »

New Zealand to move to Alert Level 2

•
May 11, 2020

Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 from 11:59pm Wednesday May 13 2020. The Prime Minister was clear that the country would be moving to Alert Level 2 in stages.

Read More »

COVID-19 Rent Relief – Victoria

•
May 5, 2020

Did you know that the coronavirus rent relief grant is available to any renters in Victoria experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?

Read More »

The Immigration (COVID-19 response) Amendment Bill

•
May 5, 2020

The Bill, which aims to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19, was introduced to New Zealand Parliament yesterday (5 May 2020).

Read More »

Immigration New Zealand adapts to operating under Alert Level 3

•
April 30, 2020

Border updates Immigration New Zealand has now received over 5,000 expressions of interest from people who believe they meet exceptions to the border

Read More »

Victorian Government announces support for international students

•
April 29, 2020

Today the Victoria Government announced they will provide payment of up to $1,100 for international students who have lost their

Read More »

Support for temporary visa holders coming from state government

•
April 29, 2020

As the federal government continues to provide no support to temporary visa holders, some states are taking matters into their own hands.

Read More »

Remaining Lawful in Australia: Bridging Visas

•
April 28, 2020

If your current visa is expiring or has expired and you are waiting for a new substantive visa to be granted (this includes the new 408 COVID-19 Visa), then there are a range of bridging visas you may be eligible for to ensure you remain lawful in Australia.

Read More »

Supporting temporary visa holders through COVID-19

•
April 28, 2020

On Wednesday 8 April 2020, the $130 billion JobKeeper package passed in Parliament giving 6 million Australian workers some sense of relief in the uncertain times of COIVD-19. But for workers on temporary visas there was no such assistance.

Read More »

Visa 408 COVID-19 sub-stream announced

•
April 22, 2020

Breaking news: COVID-19 sub-stream of 408 visa announced for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and who

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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
Read More

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

VEVO Letter

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March 18, 2020

The Department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) allows employers and visa holders to check visa conditions.

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COVID-19 Update

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March 11, 2020

As reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, there are currently 117,000 confirmed cases globally with 4,200 deaths.

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Are travel bans working to control the Coronavirus outside China and how concerned should you be?

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March 2, 2020

As the numbers of known coronavirus cases around the world continue to sharply increase, countries are enforcing travel restrictions, sealing off towns to prevent local transmission, and in

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The Coronavirus continues to impact travel and visa applicants

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February 26, 2020

On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the coronavirus has the potential to become a pandemic and countries should be prepared to deal with that possibility.

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Novel Coronavirus travel restriction update

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February 21, 2020

Australia will deny entry to anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days, with the exception of:

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Top Tips for Lodging a Partner Visa

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July 1, 2019

With over 50 years of experience in the immigration industry, here are my top tips for someone considering lodging an Australian partner visa

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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
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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
Read More

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
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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
Read More

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
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