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Travel Declaration

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.
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Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2024 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.
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MATES Visa

Australia Introduces MATES Visa for Indian Professionals

The new MATES Visa opens up opportunities for Indian graduates and early-career professionals to work in Australia’s top industries. Learn eligibility criteria, benefits, and application details.
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Core Skills Occupations List

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

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April 4, 2024

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

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PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

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March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

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AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

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March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

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Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

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March 15, 2024

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

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Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

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March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

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Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

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February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

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February 29, 2024

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 

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February 22, 2024

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

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February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

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myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

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February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

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NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

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February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

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Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

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January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered 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
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482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
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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
Read More
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482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
Read More
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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.
Read More
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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
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Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
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462 visa

Changes to Subclass 462 visa and new application process explained

Key changes to the Subclass 462 visa have been announced, including the new pre-application process, a $25 registration charge, and a ballot system.
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Statutory declarations

New digital option for Statutory Declarations

Commonwealth statutory declarations can now be made digitally through the myGov platform.
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GTE

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements simplified for 482 visa

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

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

•
April 4, 2024

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

Read More »
PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

•
March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

Read More »
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AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

•
March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

Read More »
young woman works school search scaled

Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

•
March 15, 2024

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

Read More »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Read More »
Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

•
February 22, 2024

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

Read More »
male employee exploring his new new office job location while carrying box belongings scaled

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

•
February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

Read More »
myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

•
February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

Read More »
NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

•
February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

Read More »
doctor protective wear looking tablet scaled

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

•
January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
Social images lisa 4

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
Read More
Social images lisa 3

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
Read More
Core Skills Occupations List

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future 

•
April 4, 2024

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

Read More »
PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

PALM Scheme Family Reunification Pilot

•
March 28, 2024

The PALM Scheme introduces a family reunification pilot starting 25 March 2024, aiming to improve the lives of Pacific and Timor-Leste migrant workers.

Read More »
subclass 192 scaled

AUS Government Announces New Pathway to PR: Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa

•
March 22, 2024

The Australian Government announced new permanent residency (Subclass 192) for Pacific Islanders & Timor-Leste via lottery. Starting March 29th.

Read More »
young woman works school search scaled

Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

•
March 15, 2024

The Australian government's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.

Read More »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Read More »
Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

•
February 22, 2024

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

Read More »
male employee exploring his new new office job location while carrying box belongings scaled

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

•
February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

Read More »
myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

•
February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

Read More »
NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

•
February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

Read More »
doctor protective wear looking tablet scaled

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

•
January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

Read More »
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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.

Our values
Social images lisa 1

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
Social images lisa 4

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
Read More
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Our values
Social images lisa 1

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
Social images lisa 4

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
Read More
Social images lisa 3

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
Read More
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Our values
Social images lisa 1

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
Social images lisa 4

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
Read More
Social images lisa 3

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.
Read More
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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.
Read More
2147923309 1

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
Read More
6407

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
Social images lisa 1

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

South Australia has launched a $1.5 million initiative to connect skilled migrants with jobs in high-demand sectors, with tailored support programs delivered across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
Read More
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