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

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

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

Effective 02 August 2024, Subclass 482 visa's Short-Term Stream has simplified some Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria requirements.

The Australian government offers various regional skilled worker visas to address skill shortages and provide pathways to permanent residency.

Fast-tracking construction skills assessments to meet the urgent demand for skilled workers in Australia's housing sector.

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 all businesses

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

Australia's 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants

The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.

The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.

New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.

The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. The deal will create more opportunities for business sponsors, addressing labour shortages and boosting the WA economy.

Explore the significant immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024, including visa condition updates, new exemptions for UK citizens, and impacts on various visa programs.

The Migration Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2024 enhance compliance by increasing penalties and updating provisions. Effective from 1 July 2024.

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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
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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.
Australias housing shortage

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

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
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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.
Australias housing shortage

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

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
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Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
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Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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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Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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

Effective 02 August 2024, Subclass 482 visa's Short-Term Stream has simplified some Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria requirements.

The Australian government offers various regional skilled worker visas to address skill shortages and provide pathways to permanent residency.

Fast-tracking construction skills assessments to meet the urgent demand for skilled workers in Australia's housing sector.

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 all businesses

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

Australia's 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants

The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.

The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.

New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.

The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. The deal will create more opportunities for business sponsors, addressing labour shortages and boosting the WA economy.

Explore the significant immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024, including visa condition updates, new exemptions for UK citizens, and impacts on various visa programs.

The Migration Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2024 enhance compliance by increasing penalties and updating provisions. Effective from 1 July 2024.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
Social images lisa 21

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.
Australias housing shortage

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

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Effective 02 August 2024, Subclass 482 visa's Short-Term Stream has simplified some Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria requirements.

The Australian government offers various regional skilled worker visas to address skill shortages and provide pathways to permanent residency.

Fast-tracking construction skills assessments to meet the urgent demand for skilled workers in Australia's housing sector.

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 all businesses

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

Australia's 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants

The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.

The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.

New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.

The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. The deal will create more opportunities for business sponsors, addressing labour shortages and boosting the WA economy.

Explore the significant immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024, including visa condition updates, new exemptions for UK citizens, and impacts on various visa programs.

The Migration Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2024 enhance compliance by increasing penalties and updating provisions. Effective from 1 July 2024.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
Social images lisa 21

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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

Social images lisa 30

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
Social images lisa 21

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.
Australias housing shortage

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

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

Social images lisa 30

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
Social images lisa 21

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.
Australias housing shortage

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

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
new online

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

Social images lisa 30

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for increased security. The Department of Home Affairs will provide two verification methods, mobile
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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