Federal Budget 2023-24 Migration News
The Government has handed down its first full Budget since it was elected in 2022. The following announcements related to …read more
10/05/2023
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Raised to $70,000
As part of the Australia’s migration system review, the Australian Government will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) …read more
27/04/2023
Direct Australian Citizenship for NZ Citizens
From 1 July 2023 New Zealand citizens who hold a non-protected Special Category Visa can apply for citizenship by conferral, …read more
24/04/2023
Australian Department of Home Affairs Announces New Policy Changes for AHPRA-Regulated Occupations
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced changes to its policy regarding Provisional or Limited Registration for all Australian …read more
21/03/2023
Is the Pacific Engagement Visa Australia’s First Climate Change Humanitarian Visa?
What is the Pacific Engagement Visa? The Australian Government has announced a new visa program called the Pacific Engagement Visa …read more
20/03/2023
Top 20 Occupations In Demand Nationally
While skills shortages are currently observed in a wide range of occupations, there are several key areas, notably caring occupations …read more
13/03/2023
Post Study Work Rights Extended
Temporary Graduate Visa Changes The Government has announced details on the increase to post-study working rights for eligible international higher education graduates …read more
21/02/2023
Government Announces Pacific Engagement Visa
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) will boost Pacific permanent migration to Australia from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, building a stronger Pacific family. …read more
16/02/2023
Student visa unrestricted work rights to end on 30 June 2023
To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed. This will end on 30 June 2023. …read more
25/01/2023
Australia Weighs Pros and Cons of Allowing Backpackers Over 35
Each year, thousands of young individuals travel to Australia through the Working Holiday Maker program. However, there is now a …read more
20/01/2023
Six-Month Work Limitation Relaxed
Great news for those looking to work overseas! The Department of Home Affairs has relaxed the 6 month work limitation …read more
13/01/2023
Home Affairs makes a change to Skilled Visa Processing Priorities
The Department of Home Affairs has abandoned the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). Use of the PMSOL ceased on …read more
20/12/2022
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