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Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

2025-07-01

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.

Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

2025-06-19

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

2025-06-16

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.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

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May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

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April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

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April 26, 2024

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

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

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April 26, 2024

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.

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

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April 26, 2024

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in Australia.

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

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April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

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April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

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April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

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.

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.

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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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

2025-12-22

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

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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

2025-12-22

State nomination places 2025 – 2026 and skilled migration settings

2025-12-17

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,

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

2025-12-14

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

2025-12-10

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.

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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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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417 and 462 visas: Recovery work areas expanded

2025-04-16

The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.

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

2025-04-16

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,

New Treaty Visa Pathway for Citizens of Tuvalu

2025-04-07

Australia has introduced a new visa pathway under the Pacific Engagement visa (192 visa) for eligible citizens of Tuvalu, as part of the Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

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May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

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April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

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April 26, 2024

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

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April 26, 2024

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

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April 26, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

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April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

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April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

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April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

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.

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.

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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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

2025-12-22

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

•

May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

•

April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

•

April 26, 2024

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

•

April 26, 2024

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

•

April 26, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

•

April 19, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.

Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

•

April 10, 2024

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

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April 5, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

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.

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.

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

2025-12-22

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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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

New UK Entry Rules for British and Irish Dual Citizens in Australia

2026-01-22

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

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

2025-12-22

State nomination places 2025 – 2026 and skilled migration settings

2025-12-17

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,

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

2025-12-14

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

2025-12-10

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.

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NSW confirms closure of Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for 2025-26

2026-02-03

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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