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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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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.

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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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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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Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

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March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

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Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

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February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

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February 29, 2024

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Read More »
Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

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February 22, 2024

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

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State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

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February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

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myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

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February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

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NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

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February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

Read More »

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

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January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

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WA’s New Construction Visa Subsidy Program for Companies

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January 16, 2024

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

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Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
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New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

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

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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Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

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

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

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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Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

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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State nomination places 2025 – 2026 and skilled migration settings

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,
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Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
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Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas

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,
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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.
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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 »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Read More »
Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

•
February 22, 2024

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

Read More »

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

•
February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

Read More »
myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

•
February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

Read More »
NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

•
February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

Read More »

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

•
January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

Read More »

WA’s New Construction Visa Subsidy Program for Companies

•
January 16, 2024

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

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

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
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 »
Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

•
March 7, 2024

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.

Read More »
Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

•
February 29, 2024

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.

Read More »
Work and Holiday Visa

Work and Holiday Visa Changes: ‘Specified Work’ Expanded

•
February 29, 2024

Australia's latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens 'Specified Work' definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.

Read More »
Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement

Skilled Migration Boosted by Australia-India Mobility Agreement 

•
February 22, 2024

New Australia-India agreement enhances skilled migration and educational exchanges.

Read More »

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

•
February 22, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

Read More »
myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

•
February 15, 2024

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

Read More »
NSW 491 Program

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

•
February 7, 2024

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

Read More »

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

•
January 29, 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

Read More »

WA’s New Construction Visa Subsidy Program for Companies

•
January 16, 2024

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
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

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

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

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
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

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More

New Immigration Advisory Group for mobility sector

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to enhance collaboration between industry and the Department of Home Affairs, improve access to timely immigration insights, and support employers navigating Australia’s
Read More

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

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
Read More

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

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
Read More

Changes to Australian citizenship evidence now in effect

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
Read More

State nomination places 2025 – 2026 and skilled migration settings

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,
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

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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