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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

Construction Visa Subsidy Grant Payments of $10,000 to support Construction Employers pay for visas

The Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) is supporting construction businesses in Western Australia to fill the demand for a skilled workforce. The Program is a Western Australian Government initiative and…

CorporateEmployers May 1 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

Orana DAMA variation approved

“More than 60% of #regionalNSW is now covered under a newly approved #Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (#DAMA) Variation, which is set to alleviate #workforceshortages in businesses across the State.…

NewsUpdate April 16 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

SC 491 NSW – Pathway 1 employment period reduced to 6 months

#RegionalNSW – #subclass491 – The NSW Government has reduced the employment criteria for skilled workers living in regional NSW, down to 6 months (from 12 months), under Pathway 1. Effective…

NewsUpdate April 3 2024

UK Citizens can obtain 4 year work visa, under Free Trade Agreement

News for #businesses, #employers, and #mobility! #UKcitizens are now eligible for up to 4 years on all #SC482 #TSS #workvisa. Recently, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has expanded its…

NewsUpdate April 1 2024