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From 13 September 2025, major English language test changes for Subclass 482 visas expand test options, allow single-skill retakes, and introduce clearer exemptions.
The Australian Government’s new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the CEPA, has been formally integrated into migration law, expanding Labour Market Testing exemptions and creating new opportunities for
The Australian Government has locked in the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining skilled migration as the core priority. Businesses can continue workforce planning with confidence and clarity.
Statutory declarations

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

GTE

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

regional visa

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

construction

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

Protection

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

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.

Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024

Workplace Justice Visa

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

Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws

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

New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages

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.

Immigration Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024: key updates and implications

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.

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South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
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South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
The UK will begin strictly enforcing entry rules from 25 February 2026, requiring dual British and Irish citizens to use their UK or Irish passport when entering the country. Australians
The Australian Government introduced digital evidence of Australian citizenship on 5 December 2025 under the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2025. These changes modernise how citizenship evidence is issued, corrected and
Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
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South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
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Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
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.
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.
Statutory declarations

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

GTE

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

regional visa

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

construction

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

Protection

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

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.

Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024

Workplace Justice Visa

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

Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws

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

New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages

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.

Immigration Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024: key updates and implications

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.

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.

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
Statutory declarations

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

GTE

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

regional visa

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

construction

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

Protection

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

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.

Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024

Workplace Justice Visa

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

Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws

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

New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages

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.

Immigration Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024: key updates and implications

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
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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South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
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.

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted. Applications already lodged will
The UK will begin strictly enforcing entry rules from 25 February 2026, requiring dual British and Irish citizens to use their UK or Irish passport when entering the country. Australians
The Australian Government introduced digital evidence of Australian citizenship on 5 December 2025 under the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2025. These changes modernise how citizenship evidence is issued, corrected and
Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
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.

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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