Beyond Binary: Envisioning a Future of Fluid, Data-Driven Immigration
Our team recently appointed a head of technology and we started to postulate how departmental decision-making might be steering us toward a binary system. That got us thinking even further. what if we could reimagine this system into something far more fluid [...]
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National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) to Launch before the end of 2024
Australia is about to roll out a new visa pathway for high-calibre talent – the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) – replacing the existing Global Talent Visa. This visa will offer direct permanent residency to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in [...]
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Exciting News for Temporary Resident Families in NSW!
Starting January 1, 2025, a new enrolment policy in NSW will make it easier for children of temporary resident visa holders to access education in their local schools. Here’s what’s changing: Local Enrolment: All students on a temporary resident visa can now [...]
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Change in Your Situation
Living as a foreign national in Australia can be an exciting journey, but life is full of surprises and changes in employment, family circumstances, or health can affect your visa status. Here’s a look at some common situation changes and their potential [...]
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Data Sharing Between ATO and the Department of Home Affairs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Centrelink, and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have been sharing and matching data of visa holders since 2009. The ATO collects data from DHA on active and newly granted visas and matches it against ATO’s records [...]
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Navigating the Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirements for Australian Visitor Visas
Australia is a popular destination for both leisure and business, yet the process of obtaining a visitor visa has become increasingly rigorous due to the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ focus on the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement. The GTE requirement is [...]
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Embracing a Regional Australia: A New Frontier for Migrants
Australia’s vast landscapes are often synonymous with iconic beaches and bustling urban centres. However, beneath the surface of the sun-soaked coasts and vibrant cities lies a treasure trove of opportunities in regional Australia. For those considering migration, exploring the heartland of this [...]
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Immigration Changes on 1 July 2024
1. UK citizens and BNO holders – 3-year Working Holiday Visas and no regional work From 1 July 2024, UK citizens and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders can now be granted up to three separate Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visas without [...]
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Updates to Partner and Family Visas, and NSW Government’s 491 Visa Requirements
Partner visa (Sc 309 and Sc 100) dependents – Members of Family Unit over 23 years old There has been an amendment to the Migration Regulations to allow secondary applicants of Subclass 309/100 partner visa applicants, who are sponsored by permanent visa [...]
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Australia Immigration Update: Migration – End of Two-Year Extension of Post-Study Work Rights
Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2024 – Exit Tax to Increase The Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) has passed both houses of parliament and received royal assent on 8 March 2024. This act will commence on 1 July 2024. As [...]
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Australia Immigration Update: Migration – Addressing Exploitation of Migrant Workers
Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023 Migration Act 1958 was amended to improve employer compliance and protect temporary migrant workers from exploitation. The bill has received royal assent on 20 February 2024. This Act commences on 1 July 2024. Included in this [...]
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Australia Immigration Update: Expansion of “Specified Work” for SC 417 and SC 462
Specified Work Amendment for SC 417 and SC 462 visas Following on from the Department’s announcement in late December 2023 that the Australian government is reviewing our Working Holiday Visa program as part of our Migration Strategy, the Department has updated the [...]
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Australia Immigration Update: Focusing on Regional NSW
Covid 408 visa closure As previously announced by the Australian government, the Subclass 408 (Covid-19 pandemic event) visa is finally closing to all applicants on 1 February 2024. The Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa) Repeal Instrument 2024 [...]
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