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MATES Visa – 2025-26 Ballot Now Open

The Australian Government’s Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES, subclass 403) provides an exciting opportunity for Indian graduates and early-career professionals to live and work in Australia for up to two years. The 2025-2026 MATES ballot is now open, and registrations close 14 December 2025. How the MATES Visa Works The MATES visa is

IndividualNewsUpdate November 1 2025

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Employer Resource: The Employer’s Guide to Visa Sponsorship

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Expanded English Test options

From 7 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs will expand the list of approved English language tests for visa applications. This update introduces greater flexibility and broader testing options,…

EmployersIndividualNews August 7 2025

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…

EmployersIndividualNews June 1 2025

WEBINAR April 16 2025

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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

Visa holders have the same work rights as Australians

Workers in Australia do not need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be covered by Australian workplace laws. Visa holders are entitled to the same basic workplace rights…

CorporateEmployersIndividual March 30 2025

Northern Territory – DAMA III

The Northern Territory is supporting employers in filling their skilled and semi-skilled vacant positions. A 2025 Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA III) now applies across the entire…

CorporateEmployersIndividual March 19 2025