From 25 November 2023 (subject to the approval of regulation changes), the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for TSS visa holders.

The Minister for Home Affairs has released news that the 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream) is going to close gradually. From 2 September 2023 there will be a filing fee of $405 and the visa duration will be 6 months, and only for existing 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream). See media release https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/closure-of-the-pandemic-event-visa.aspx

State Nomination allocations for the skilled nominated (Permanent) subclass 190 and skilled Work regional (provisional) Subclass 491 visa categories. Two main categories under the Skilled migration program include: Skilled – Nominated (Permanent) subclass 190) – 10,300 places allocated for 2023/2024 year Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) – 6,400 places allocated for 2023/2024 year These

We provide a list below for proposed 1 July changes. Please note that this list is current as at the date of this email and that some of the legislation that supports these changes has not yet been released. Home Affairs announced changes to Employer Sponsored Migration Pathways TSMIT increase to $70,000 – Legislative Instrument not yet

The Federal Government will protect workers who are at risk of being exploited with a package of measures that target employers who seek to exploit temporary visa holders and ensure workers can speak up without fear of reprisal. One in six recent migrants to Australia is paid less than the minimum wage. This exploitation doesn’t

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says Australia’s migration system is “broken” and “backwards” and is in desperate need of a fundamental overhaul and a “radical simplification”. Key points: Clare O’Neil has flagged eight priorities that will shape an overhaul of Australia’s migration programs Migration to Australia played a crucial role in the nation avoiding a

On 19 January 2022, the 6-month work limitation was temporarily relaxed. The relaxation of this condition was initially in effect until 31 December 2022, and it has now been extended until 30 June 2023. This change allows Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) to work with any one employer for the duration of their visa without requesting

New Zealand stream only – is temporary closed to new applicants between 10 December 2022 – 01/07/2023. The New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa (the New Zealand stream) has temporarily closed to new applications. This means a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023. This

On 19 January 2022, the 6-month work limitation was temporarily relaxed. The relaxation of this condition is in effect until 31 December 2022. This allows Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) to work with any one employer for the duration of their visa without needing to request permission. This is relevant to any person in Australia who