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August 3, 2023
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From 26 July 20​23 TOEFL iBT will no longer be offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes until further notice.

English language requirements are typically applicable for individuals seeking to study or work in Australia. To ascertain the English proficiency level and necessary evidence, consult the eligibility page corresponding to your intended visa subclass. The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges scores from specific tests conducted at secure test centres to fulfil English language visa prerequisites. […]

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August 3, 2023
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Australia’s Tourism Body Pushes for Border Reform Trial with New Zealand

Australia’s leading tourism authority, the Tourism and Transport Forum (TFF), is urging the governments of Australia and New Zealand to explore pioneering border reforms that would revolutionize entry procedures for travellers in both nations. The TFF is proposing the creation of a collaborative joint task force by the conclusion of August, dedicated to designing a […]

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July 3, 2023
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Do you understand your work rights as a student Visa holder in Australia post 1 July 2023?

Students must know their visa conditions, including work rights. Your work rights may be impacted by your course level and the visa you held when you applied for your student visa. You must continue to balance your study and work commitments. Students must: maintain their course enrolment ensure satisfactory course attendance ensure satisfactory course progress. […]

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July 3, 2023
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Graduate 485 Visa Extension post 1 July 2023 and the current Qualification List announced

The Australian Government released the qualifications that would be taken into account for an extended post-study “stay and work” period. This new extension will apply from 1 July 2023. In late 2022, it was stated that post-study work rights will be extended. On the basis of suggestions made to the government by a panel of […]

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May 30, 2023
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Australian Government Announces Visa Application Fee Increase from July 1st

In a recent development, the Australian federal government has unveiled its plan to raise visa application charges for several visa categories, effective from July 1st. This announcement, made on budget night and confirmed to SBS News, includes various visa types such as visitor visas, working holiday visas, work and holiday visas, training visas, temporary activity […]

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May 26, 2023
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Empowering Skilled Migrants: Temporary Skilled Income Threshold (TSMIT) Raised to $70,000 and New Avenues to Permanent Residency Unveiled

On April 27, 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, made an announcement regarding the TSMIT and introduced new opportunities for employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa holders to obtain permanent residency. According to the announcement starting from July 1, 2023, there will be an upward adjustment in the TSMIT from $53,900 to […]

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May 4, 2023
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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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March 2, 2023
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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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