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Filing Fees set to increase 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, Australia’s visa application charges (VACs) will increase across several visa subclasses. These adjustments, made by the Department of Home Affairs, reflect inflation and rising processing costs. Each…

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Increase in Income Thresholds

From 1 July 2025, there will be important changes to income thresholds for various employer-sponsored visa streams. These changes are in line with the Government’s commitment to the Migration Strategy,…

EmployersIndividualNewsUpdate April 11 2025

Working Holiday Makers have more opportunity to extend stay

On 5 April 2025, the government expanded the list of postcodes for WHMs undertaking bushfire recovery work and other natural disaster recovery work (e.g. floods, cyclones, and severe weather events).…

EmployersIndividualNewsUpdate April 7 2025

A National Innovation Visa offering Permanent Residence

The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) (NIV) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in…

NewsUpdate December 14 2024

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa

6 December: We bring you the latest update on the Australian Government’s announcement regarding the new “Skills in Demand Visa” (SID), which has now replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS)…

NewsUpdate December 6 2024

New Occupation Lists for Temporary Skilled Migration

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new #CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis…

NewsUpdate December 3 2024

Changes to Temporary Work Visa Program

As 2024 approaches its final months, exciting changes are on the horizon with the upcoming Skills in Demand Visa set to replace the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa by the…

NewsUpdate November 11 2024

Visa Applicants can escape Family Violence without jeopordising their visa

A new immigration law has been enacted, to enable persons experiencing family violence to leave violent relationships without jeopardising their visa status. The law change corrects the horrific reality that…

NewsUpdate October 16 2024

Health Critiera waived for Disabled Children born in Australia

A new immigration law has been enacted, exempting #disabled children from meeting the #Health Criteria (Public Interest Criteria #4005/#4007). This is a significant departure from Australian immigration laws ; prior…