
Australia Passes Three New Migration Laws
On 7 November 2024, the Migration Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced. Following a deal between the Albanese Government and the …read more
29/11/2024

How Many Working Holiday Visas Can I Get?
If your love affair with Australia doesn’t end after your first Working Holiday visa, you’re in luck! It is possible …read more
01/10/2024

Resident Return visa (RRV) Reminder
As a permanent visa holder, you must understand the conditions of your visa and your right to re-enter Australia before …read more
26/09/2024

Administrative Review Tribunal to Commence in October
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will commence operations on 14 October 2024. The new, fit-for-purpose federal review body will replace …read more
14/08/2024

Northern Territory to attract twice as many skilled workers through 2024 Migration Program
Under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program the Northern Territory’s allocation has doubled from the previous year – up to …read more
23/07/2024

Visa Application Fee Changes 2024
The Australian government introduced new visa application charges on 1 July 2024 to better reflect the cost of processing applications. …read more
17/07/2024

New Designated Area Migration Agreement for Western Australia
A new state-wide Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Western Australia came into effect on 1st July 2024. The WA …read more
02/07/2024

Student Visa Application Fee Increases
As of 1 July 2024, the fee for international student visas will increase from $710 to $1,600. Visit our VAC …read more
01/07/2024

Ending ‘Visa Hopping’ in the Migration System
Australia’s migration system is facing significant changes as the government introduces stricter visa regulations aimed at curbing exploitation and improving …read more
13/06/2024

Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150
Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold From 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase …read more
29/05/2024

Migration Program 2024-25 Planning Levels Announced
On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government announced that the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) …read more
16/05/2024

Migration Queensland Closes State Nominated Skilled Program for FY23-24
Migration Queensland has officially concluded its state nominated skilled program for the financial year 2023-2024, as announced on Friday, 10th …read more
10/05/2024
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