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Subclass 482 visas – major English test changes now in effect

From 13 September 2025, major English language test changes for Subclass 482 visas expand test options, allow single-skill retakes, and introduce clearer exemptions.
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Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA and UAE trade deal

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
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Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity for employers

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.
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Core Skills Occupations List

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.

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Points Test Reform

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

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Temporary Graduate Visa

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.

Read More »
IECSEP

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »
Pathway 1

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.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

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.

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

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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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
Read More

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
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Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

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.
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Visa processing delays impacting businesses and migrants

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.
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Core Skills Occupations List

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.

Read More »
Points Test Reform

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

•
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

Read More »
Temporary Graduate Visa

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

•
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.

Read More »
IECSEP

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

•
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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »
Pathway 1

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

•
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.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

•
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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Read More
Core Skills Occupations List

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.

Read More »
Points Test Reform

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

•
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

Read More »
Temporary Graduate Visa

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

•
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.

Read More »
IECSEP

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

•
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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »
Pathway 1

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

•
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.

Read More »
Family Visa Caps

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

•
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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Read More
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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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
Read More

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More
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