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No Age Limit for ‘Legacy’ 457 Workers

From 1 July 2022, more subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa holders will be eligible for permanent residence in Australia. …read more

07/04/2022

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Townsville DAMA Announced

Townsville will benefit from access to more skilled workers following the signing of the landmark Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreement …read more

06/04/2022

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Australia opens Work and Holiday program to Brazil

In an important step in strengthening the positive relationship between Australia and Brazil, young Brazilians will be able to work, …read more

01/04/2022

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Short Term SC482 TSS and Current SC457 Visa Holders Get Access to Permanent Residency

In response to the strong labour demand and the declining number of temporary visa holders in 2021 due to the …read more

23/03/2022

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Cruise Ships Ban To End April 17

On the basis of medical advice, the Australian Government will not renew the ban on international cruise ships arriving and …read more

16/03/2022

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Visa Measures for Hong Kong

On 9 July 2020, the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, announced new visa arrangements for Students, Temporary Graduates, and Skilled Workers …read more

08/03/2022

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Covid Visa Update

Enhancing temporary visa settings to support Australia’s economic recovery The Morrison Government is continuing to make a range of visa …read more

03/03/2022

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Regional Postcodes Updated

The Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ipswich & Moreton Bay have been reclassified as regional for migration purposes. What is …read more

03/03/2022

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Looming Deadline for Student Visa Holders

March 15th 2022 holds particular significance to many international students who have recently completed their studies. This date in most …read more

28/02/2022

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Latest Changes to DAMA Occupation Lists

Skilled & Business Migration would like to advise that following an annual review, the Australian Government has agreed to the …read more

23/02/2022

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Mardi Gras 2022

We take Pride in changing the colour of our logo to celebrate the 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. …read more

17/02/2022

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Australia Reopens International Borders to Tourists

Fortress Australia Unlocked In recent months Australia has lifted restrictions on skilled migrants, backpackers and students. Now, it’s time for …read more

07/02/2022


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