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Subclass 482 Visa Policy Changes effective 24th November 2024

**Update**- Please note that the proposed changes to the 482 Visa outlined in this article have yet to be passed through the Australian parliament. Therefore, the changes to the 482...

Summary of migration changes effective 1 July 2024

Starting on 1 July 2024, the Australian Government will introduce substantial changes to immigration policies, affecting multiple visa programs and conditions. These updates will have implications for sponsoring businesses, skilled...

Immigration Highlights from the 2024 Federal Budget

While immigration wasn’t a key focus of the budget handed down by the Federal Government on Tuesday night, some measures were introduced that impact our industry. We’ve put together a...

Revised Points Test to Enhance Australia’s Skilled Migration Process

The Albanese Government will be implementing reforms to the Points Test as outlined in the comprehensive Migration Strategy published on December 11, 2023. This important component of skilled migration evaluates...

Hospitality workers on working holiday visas are exempt from 6-month work limitations.

From 1 January 2024, until further government decisions are made, workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors can work for the same employer in Australia for more than 6 months without asking...

Australia’s migration program is returning to business as usual with changes to 408, 482 and 485 Visas.

As part of our commitment to keep you abreast of the latest developments in Australia's immigration landscape, we are bringing to your notice some significant announcements that have recently been...

Changes to work restrictions for student and working holiday visa holders effective 1 July 2023.

Effective from 1st July 2023, Australian Student visa holders (subclass 500) and Working Holiday / Work and Holiday visa holders (subclasses 417 and 462) have had work restrictions re-instated on...

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to increase from 1 July 2023

The Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Claire O’Neill announced on the 27th April that the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from $53,900 to $70,000 from July...

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Developments in Labour Agreements for the Hospitality Industry

The Department of Home Affairs has issued a template for Labour Agreements for the Restaurant Industry and Hotel and Accommodation Industry.

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Short Term Stream 457 and 482 Permanent Residency Applications under the 186TRT Pathway

The Department of Home Affairs has released the Legislative Instrument that details the conditions under which 457 and 482 Visa holders may apply for Permanent Residency under the 186 Temporary...

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