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

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April 2, 2025

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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Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

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March 26, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

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482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

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March 25, 2025

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

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March 12, 2025

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

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February 17, 2025

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

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February 14, 2025

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)

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January 14, 2025

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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December 19, 2024

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

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Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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December 9, 2024

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

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National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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December 6, 2024

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

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Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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December 4, 2024

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

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Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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December 3, 2024

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

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Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2025 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List show overall shortages easing to 29%, but key gaps persist across trades, health, and regional roles — determining future skilled migration and
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Federal government targets cuts to Western Australia’s skilled migration program

The federal government proposes to reduce Western Australia’s skilled migration allocation by 30%. The change could restrict access to overseas talent, slow housing and infrastructure delivery, and intensify workforce shortages
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Boost your WA construction workforce with government-backed incentives

Over 2,000 skilled builders and tradespeople have joined Western Australia’s construction industry through the Build a Life and Construction Visa Subsidy initiatives, helping employers strengthen their workforce and meet housing
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Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2025 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List show overall shortages easing to 29%, but key gaps persist across trades, health, and regional roles — determining future skilled migration and
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Federal government targets cuts to Western Australia’s skilled migration program

The federal government proposes to reduce Western Australia’s skilled migration allocation by 30%. The change could restrict access to overseas talent, slow housing and infrastructure delivery, and intensify workforce shortages
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Boost your WA construction workforce with government-backed incentives

Over 2,000 skilled builders and tradespeople have joined Western Australia’s construction industry through the Build a Life and Construction Visa Subsidy initiatives, helping employers strengthen their workforce and meet housing
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Updated 485 visa conditions for higher education graduates in Hobart

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.
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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: 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
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Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2025 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List show overall shortages easing to 29%, but key gaps persist across trades, health, and regional roles — determining future skilled migration and
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