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Expect shifts in your student visa workforce

From 1 March 2026, the Government has doubled the application charge for the #Temporary Graduate visa (#subclass485) to $4,600 for most primary applicants. For employers, this is not just a…

NewsUpdate March 1 2026

New Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for migration matters

The new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will commence on 14 October 2024, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The ART will be user-focused, efficient, accessible, independent and fair. The current…

NewsUpdate September 12 2024

Victoria’s 2024-25 skilled visa nomination program opens

Victoria’s 2024-25 skilled visa nomination program is now open to new Registrations of Interest. Are you Australia’s next skilled migrant? The Victorian program provides nomination for two visas: – The…

NewsUpdate August 13 2024

Relaxed assesesment of the GTE for TSS Sponsored Work Visa

Effective 2 August 2024, the assessment process for the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage visa – Short Term Stream – will be streamlined.…

NewsUpdate August 2 2024

Restricting ‘Visa Hopping’ – Students & Graduates

From 1 July 2024, Temporary Graduate Visa holders will not be able to apply for Student Visas onshore. In their recent ‘Graduates in Limbo’ report, the Grattan Institute found that…

NewsUpdate June 12 2024

Restricting ‘Visa Hopping’ – Visitors

A key commitment in the Migration Strategy, released last year 2023, was to restrict ‘visa hopping’ – ending the loopholes that allow students and other temporary visa holders to continuously…

NewsUpdate June 12 2024

LAW CHANGE

Increase to TSMIT 1 July 2024

UPDATEMay 29 2024

Sydney Build Expo – Workshop for Construction

Sydney Building Expo: Free workshop: Modern Workforce: How offshore talent can future-proof your workforce (Australian visas), at Australia’s largest Construction Expo! Register to attend this free workshop: Registration Date: 14:00 –…

Events April 30 2024

Free Trade Agreement: the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to take their next career step in Australia.

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for…

NewsUpdate April 23 2024

South Australian DAMA

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the…

NewsUpdate April 9 2024