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When it comes to immigration, we are thought leaders and we love to share our expertise and knowledge. Check out our articles, opinion pieces, and recorded webinars. Keep informed with immigration changes as they happen.

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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
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Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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Bridging Visas: A guide to Travel During Visa Processing times

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December 13, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

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A New Vision for Australia’s Migration Strategy Unveiled

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December 12, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Read More »

Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

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December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

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November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

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October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

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October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

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October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

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October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

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September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

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September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

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September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

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August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

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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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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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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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
Read More

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
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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.
Read More
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Bridging Visa

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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Australian Immi App

Enhancing Visa Processing with the New Australian Immi App

The Department has introduced the Australian Immi App, a mobile app allowing visa applicants to provide facial biometrics, enhancing efficiency and security in the visa process.
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Travel Declaration

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.
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Bridging Visas: A guide to Travel During Visa Processing times

•
December 13, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Read More »

A New Vision for Australia’s Migration Strategy Unveiled

•
December 12, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Read More »

Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

•
December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

Bridging Visas: A guide to Travel During Visa Processing times

•
December 13, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Read More »

A New Vision for Australia’s Migration Strategy Unveiled

•
December 12, 2023

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Read More »

Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

•
December 11, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

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.
Read More

Labour Market Testing exemptions expand under CEPA: new UAE trade agreement now in effect

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
Read More

Permanent Migration Program 2025–26 confirmed: clarity and continuity 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.
Read More

2025 Core Skills Occupation List consultation begins: reshaping visa pathways

Consultations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) have officially opened, shaping future access to 482 and 186 visas. Employers are encouraged to submit evidence-backed input before 26 September 2025
Read More

Important updates to English language requirements for Australian visa

From 7 August 2025, Australia updated English language test score requirements and expanded approved providers for various visa subclasses, with transitional provisions for earlier tests.
Read More
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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.
Read More
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