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TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to strengthen collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and support employers navigating Australia’s evolving mobility landscape.
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.
Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for 2025–26, with states and territories confirming program settings for subclass 190 and 491 visas.
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.

462 visa

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

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.

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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.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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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.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained
Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
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Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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The federal government proposes to reduce Western Australia’s skilled migration allocation by 30%. The change could restrict access to overseas talent, slow housing and infrastructure delivery, and intensify workforce shortages
Over 2,000 skilled builders and tradespeople have joined Western Australia’s construction industry through the Build a Life and Construction Visa Subsidy initiatives, helping employers strengthen their workforce and meet housing
Higher-education graduates who studied and lived in Hobart or nearby postcodes can now apply for a two-year Second Post-Higher Education Work (Subclass 485) visa, up from 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.

462 visa

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

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.

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.

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.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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.

462 visa

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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.

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.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained
Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
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.

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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