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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,
Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
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.

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.

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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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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.
Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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.
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
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
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.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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