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Beyond the Budget: Australia’s Tech Sector Needs More Than Capital to Grow

Beyond the Budget: Australia’s Tech Sector Needs More Than Capital to Grow

As Australia continues to debate how best to drive productivity, innovation and economic growth, one theme has consistently emerged from…
James KilbornJames KilbornOctober 6, 2026 Read More
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Direction 123: New Guidance for Visa Refusal and Cancellation on Character Grounds

Direction 123: New Guidance for Visa Refusal and Cancellation on Character Grounds

Australia's migration framework is set to introduce new guidance for visa refusal and cancellation decisions on character grounds. Direction 123…
Christine LeChristine LeSeptember 23, 2026 Read More
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Australia’s New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities: MD121 and MD122 Explained

Australia’s New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities: MD121 and MD122 Explained

Australia’s skilled visa processing framework has changed. From 19 September 2026, new Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 have replaced the…
Christine LeChristine LeSeptember 22, 2026 Read More
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Migration Reform 2026: What Minister Burke’s Announcement Means for You

Migration Reform 2026: What Minister Burke’s Announcement Means for You

Minister Tony Burke addressed the National Press Club on 17 September 2026 and has outlined the Government’s next phase of…
Gilton Valeo LawyersGilton Valeo LawyersSeptember 18, 2026 Read More
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Preparing for 1 July 2026 and the Future of Australian Migration

Preparing for 1 July 2026 and the Future of Australian Migration

As 1 July approaches, much of the immigration conversation has focused on salary threshold increases, visa charges, and migration program…
Christine LeChristine LeSeptember 17, 2026 Read More
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Budget Boost for Trades: Modernising Skills Assessments to Fix Construction Shortages and Housing Supply

Budget Boost for Trades: Modernising Skills Assessments to Fix Construction Shortages and Housing Supply

The recent 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces targeted measures to tackle skills shortages in the construction sector and support the National…
Alex FooAlex FooSeptember 15, 2026 Read More
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Choosing the Right Occupation in Professional Services: A Strategic Decision for Australian Visa Applicants

Choosing the Right Occupation in Professional Services: A Strategic Decision for Australian Visa Applicants

One of the most common mistakes I see among skilled migration applicants is not a lack of experience, qualifications or…
Christy HungerfordChristy HungerfordSeptember 15, 2026 Read More
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Healthcare Foreign Workforce: What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Signals Between the Lines

Healthcare Foreign Workforce: What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Signals Between the Lines

The 2026-27 Federal Budget has now been out for a few weeks. While migration was not a headline focus, the…
Victoria LuVictoria LuSeptember 14, 2026 Read More
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Federal Budget 2026 and Immigration Impacts – Overview

Federal Budget 2026 and Immigration Impacts – Overview

While Immigration isn’t a major talking point for this year’s Federal Budget, there are still some key updates within the…
Sandy ChenSandy ChenSeptember 14, 2026 Read More
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Unlawful Status in Australia: What It Means, What’s at Stake, and Why Strategy Matters

Unlawful Status in Australia: What It Means, What’s at Stake, and Why Strategy Matters

Australia’s migration framework is often described as rules-based and predictable. In reality, for individuals who fall into unlawful status, the…
Gina SyromahosGina SyromahosSeptember 14, 2026 Read More
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Visitor Visas and the OSCE: An Important Clarification for Overseas Health Professionals

Visitor Visas and the OSCE: An Important Clarification for Overseas Health Professionals

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) recently hosted a session addressing a key issue affecting overseas health professionals seeking to…
Nicole ZhouNicole ZhouApril 29, 2026 Read More
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Australia’s Tech Industry and Migration: A Snapshot

Australia’s Tech Industry and Migration: A Snapshot

Australia’s technology sector has become one of the country’s fastest‑growing and most strategically important industries. Tech now underpins almost every…
James KilbornJames KilbornApril 24, 2026 Read More