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Changes to the 482 visa work experience requirements offer more flexibility, including part-time and casual work, with a reduced duration of one year.
Subclass 400 Visa
New policy changes restrict Subclass 400 Visa usage, including limits on return visits and additional scrutiny for certain applicants, to ensure Australians are prioritised in the job market.
Permanent resident
Permanent residents of Australia are encouraged to verify their visa status before travelling overseas to avoid being stranded.

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

Recently the Department of Home Affairs has been performing extra checks on 186 Sponsor companies to confirm applicant positions are genuine and available.

How to identify a scam

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

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?

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

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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BIIP
The BIIP closes to new applications from 31 July 2024. Learn about key changes and impacts on Subclass 188 visas.
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.

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

Recently the Department of Home Affairs has been performing extra checks on 186 Sponsor companies to confirm applicant positions are genuine and available.

How to identify a scam

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

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?

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.

Due to COVID-19, international visitors are encouraged to return home where possible to do so. Temporary visa holders should be aware that if they wish to return to Australia while

As a temporary visa holder who’s lost work due to the COVID-19 crisis, your only source of support may be to access your Australian superannuation early.

As the spread of coronavirus continues we're all trying to do our best to practice social distancing and when needed, self-isolate. So how do you manage feelings of loneliness and possible boredom

COVID-19 Webinar Series

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

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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.
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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports
Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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