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IMMIGRATION NEWS


Labour Market Testing (LMT) and UK Free Trade Agreement
Labour Market Testing (LMT) is required for most employer sponsored visa applications to check if there are qualified Australian citizens...
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TSS 484 Visa Holders given 6 Months to find a New Sponsor
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs The Hon Andrew Giles MP has announced that “people working in Australia...
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Direct Pathway to Australian Citizenship for New Zealand Citizens
On 22 April 2023, the Australian government announced that from 1 July 2023, NZ citizens residing in Australia will have a direct...
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Streamlined Health Requirements for Temporary Visa Applicants in Australia
In October 2022, the Australian government introduced temporary arrangements for certain temporary visa applicants in Australia. These...
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Changes to Evidence Requirements for Domestic Violence
The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced changes to ‘non-judicial’ evidence requirement for victims of family violence. From...
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Australia - UK Free Trade Agreement
The Australian government announced that the A-UKFTA will come into effect on 31 May 2023. The agreement will deliver unprecedented...
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Migration Planning Levels - 2023-24
The Australian government announced that the planning level for the 2023-24 permanent migration program will be set at 190,000. The...
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TSS (subclass 482) visa holders eligible for permanent residency
The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced changes that would enable all subclass 482 visa holders obtain a pathway to...
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Federal Budget 2023 - 24
The Australian government, have handed down its first full budget since being elected in 2022. The following announcements relate to...
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May 2023 Migration Update: Increase to TSMIT
On 5 May 2023, the Department of Home Affairs (Hon Clare O'Neil) announced significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income...
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