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Australia’s New Migration Strategy

Australia’s New Migration Strategy

Following a comprehensive review of Australia’s migration system, the Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023 and outlined a new vision for Australia’s migration program, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. This strategy was delivered after extensive consultation with businesses,… Continue reading Australia’s New Migration Strategy

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A Guide to Australian Family and Partner Visas

A Guide to Australian Family and Partner Visas

Australia is a land of diverse cultures and warm family bonds. For those with loved ones living in the Land Down Under, there’s a range of family and partner visas designed to bring families together and keep those bonds strong. In this guide, we’ll explore the various family and partner visas available, each catering to… Continue reading A Guide to Australian Family and Partner Visas

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NEW Aged Care Industry Labor Agreement – Pathway to Permanent Residency for Direct Care Occupations

On 05 May 2023, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles announced the implementation of a new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement assist employers in the aged care industry to address skills shortages. This labor agreement is ready for employers to access immediately and will provide concessional pathways to permanent residency for overseas… Continue reading NEW Aged Care Industry Labor Agreement – Pathway to Permanent Residency for Direct Care Occupations

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Skilled Independent Visa Subclass

PR Pathways for Short-Term TSS Visa Holders & TSMIT Increase

In an announcement made today, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will be increased from $53,9000 to $70,000 from 01 July 2023. This will be the first increase since the TSMIT level of $53900 was set in 2013. This announcement has also indicated that the Albanese Government will be announcing by the end of… Continue reading PR Pathways for Short-Term TSS Visa Holders & TSMIT Increase

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Migration News Update

Budget 2020/2021 – Migration News Update

Dear Readers, The highly anticipated Australian Federal Budget for 2020-2021 has finally been released and within it, the following information and announcements relating to Australia’s migration program will be of interest to our readers. Migration Planning Levels Australia’s net overseas migration is set to fall into negative levels for the first time since World War… Continue reading Budget 2020/2021 – Migration News Update

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PMSOL

NEW – Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Acting Ministor for Immigration Alan Tudge and Senator Michaelia Cash has made a joint media release announcing a new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) with occupations in health care, construction and IT sectors that are aimed at supporting Australian business to fill critical skill needs and “…supercharge both our health and economic response to… Continue reading NEW – Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

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Hong Kong Passport Holders

Hong Kong Passport Holders Legislative Update

Legislative changes have been made to extend temporary skilled and temporary graduate visas for five years from 9 July 2020 to 8 July 2025 if the primary visa holder held a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China passport when the visa was granted. The above extends to dependent family members… Continue reading Hong Kong Passport Holders Legislative Update

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Migration Agreements

Two NEW DAMA Agreements Announced!

Two new Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) have been announced by the Department of Home Affairs. The new DAMAs will be signed by the government with the South Australian Government and Western Australia, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The South Australia DAMA will assist a range of industries including agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism, health and construction… Continue reading Two NEW DAMA Agreements Announced!

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Northern Territory

Northern Territory – 117 Additional Occupations for Easier Pr Pathway

The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMAs) we posted in our last blog article has come into effect on 01 January 2019. For the Northern Territory, this is DAMA II and the NT government has now released 117 occupations eligible under this program and most occupations are eligible for English and income concession. Please refer to… Continue reading Northern Territory – 117 Additional Occupations for Easier Pr Pathway

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