Minister Clare O’Neil’s Reform Directions for Austr​​alia’s Migration System

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Minister Clare O’Neil’s Reform Directions for Austr​​alia’s Migration System

On April 27, 2023, Clare O’Neil, the Australian Minister for Home Affairs, delivered a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra about Australia’s migration system. O’Neil discussed a range of issues related to immigration, including the need for a more transparent and fair system, the importance of skilled migration to Australia’s economy, and the […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Two-year extension of post-study work rights for some 485 Graduate Visa holders

From 1 July 2023, the Australian Government will increase the duration of stay for some 485 visa holders by extending the post-study work rights by two years. This is applicable to international students graduating from an Australian higher education degree in one of the target skills: health, teaching, engineering and agricultural fields. The graduates from […]

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Australia’s refugees now allowed to apply for Permanent Visas

The Albanese Government on the night of 12th Feb 2023 announced that thousands of refugees on temporary visas will now be allowed to apply for permanent visas from 13th Feb. This change applies to around 19,000 people who after being on temporary protection visas (TPVs) or safe haven enterprise visas (SHEVs) can now apply to […]

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The DHA will now accept IELTS One Skill Retake

The English Language requirements is one of the main aspects for visas relating to study or employment in Australia. A positive change has been brought about by The Department of Home Affairs as it will now accept IELTS test results that include One Skill Retake for immigration purposes. It is available for certain test takers […]

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AAT to be abolished and replaced with a new merits-based body in the new year

The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has confirmed that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will be abolished. In a statement released on 16 December 2022, Mr Porter said the reputation of the AAT had been “compromised beyond repair”. A new merits-based tribunal will be established in the new year according to the government, who say it will be […]

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SkillSelect Invitation Round: 8 December 2022

The Department of Home Affairs of Australia held the latest invitation round for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored on 8th December 2022. This was one of the biggest SkillSelect invitation rounds with a massive 35,120 invitations sent. Out of these 35,120 Invitations to Apply, […]

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Australian Government releases New Ministerial Direction 100

The Minister for Home Affairs the Hon Clare O’Neil has released new direction 100 on 28 October 2022 to prioritize the skilled visa applications. The Ministerial Direction streamlines the visa application process and will result in more effective visa processing for skilled applicants and their sponsors across industries. This will enable the Department of Home […]

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New Pathway for SC491 NSW applicants!

The NSW nomination for Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) earlier had two pathways, first, by applying directly to an RDA office and second, by being invited by Investment NSW. The third and new pathway has opened up for the applicants i.e., Regional NSW-based direct pathway. The Government of New South Wales participates in the […]

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Australian Government declares Health Examination Waiver for Temporary Visa Applicants

In a recent announcement by The Department of Home Affairs, it was said, “Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.” This means that the Temporary Visa Applicants already in Australia will not be required to take the health […]

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BREAKING: Jobs and Skills Summit Outcomes held in Canberra

The Job and Skills Summit held at Parliament House, Canberra on 1 and 2 September 2022 brought Australians together for a fruitful two-day conference focusing on improving the labor market and economy of the country and implementing some major immediate actions. It must be noted that through this Summit, the Australian Government wants to facilitate […]

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