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Direct Australian Citizenship for NZ Citizens

From 1 July 2023 New Zealand citizens who hold a non-protected Special Category Visa can apply for citizenship by conferral, …read more

24/04/2023

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Australian Department of Home Affairs Announces New Policy Changes for AHPRA-Regulated Occupations

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced changes to its policy regarding Provisional or Limited Registration for all Australian …read more

21/03/2023

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Is the Pacific Engagement Visa Australia’s First Climate Change Humanitarian Visa?

What is the Pacific Engagement Visa? The Australian Government has announced a new visa program called the Pacific Engagement Visa …read more

20/03/2023

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Top 20 Occupations In Demand Nationally

While skills shortages are currently observed in a wide range of occupations, there are several key areas, notably caring occupations …read more

13/03/2023

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Post Study Work Rights Extended

Temporary Graduate Visa Changes The Government has announced details on the increase to post-study working rights for eligible international higher education graduates …read more

21/02/2023

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Government Announces Pacific Engagement Visa

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) will boost Pacific permanent migration to Australia from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, building a stronger Pacific family. …read more

16/02/2023

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Student visa unrestricted work rights to end on 30 June 2023

To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed. This will end on 30 June 2023. …read more

25/01/2023

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Australia Weighs Pros and Cons of Allowing Backpackers Over 35

Each year, thousands of young individuals travel to Australia through the Working Holiday Maker program. However, there is now a …read more

20/01/2023

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Six-Month Work Limitation Relaxed

Great news for those looking to work overseas! The Department of Home Affairs has relaxed the 6 month work limitation …read more

13/01/2023

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Home Affairs makes a change to Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

The Department of Home Affairs has abandoned the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). Use of the PMSOL ceased on …read more

20/12/2022

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Flexibility for Citizenship Ceremonies in 2023

The Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code sets out the requirements for conducting citizenship ceremonies in accordance with the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. …read more

16/12/2022

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IELTS to Introduce One Skill Retake

Giving test takers a second opportunity to demonstrate their full potential. Test takers of the world’s most popular high-stakes language …read more

27/10/2022


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