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Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas

The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,

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.
New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New exemptions allow UK citizens on second and third Working Holiday visas to skip specified work requirements, effective 1 July 2024.

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

Reminder: the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 on 1 July 2024. Lodge nominations by 30 June 2024 to meet the current threshold.

Skilled Migration

The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.

Upcoming changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers, Labour Market Testing (LMT) procedures accordingly, and review current TSS visa holders' salaries.

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

Workforce Mobility Plan

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

migration

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

Core Skills Occupations List

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Points Test Reform

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

Temporary Graduate Visa

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.

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

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.

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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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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.
New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New exemptions allow UK citizens on second and third Working Holiday visas to skip specified work requirements, effective 1 July 2024.

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

Reminder: the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 on 1 July 2024. Lodge nominations by 30 June 2024 to meet the current threshold.

Skilled Migration

The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.

Upcoming changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers, Labour Market Testing (LMT) procedures accordingly, and review current TSS visa holders' salaries.

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

Workforce Mobility Plan

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

migration

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

Core Skills Occupations List

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Points Test Reform

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

Temporary Graduate Visa

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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.

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New exemptions allow UK citizens on second and third Working Holiday visas to skip specified work requirements, effective 1 July 2024.

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

Reminder: the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 on 1 July 2024. Lodge nominations by 30 June 2024 to meet the current threshold.

Skilled Migration

The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.

Upcoming changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers, Labour Market Testing (LMT) procedures accordingly, and review current TSS visa holders' salaries.

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

Workforce Mobility Plan

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

migration

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

Core Skills Occupations List

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Points Test Reform

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

Temporary Graduate Visa

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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.

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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.

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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.

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.

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

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.

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.
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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2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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