Extension of Working Holiday Visa Conditions
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs recently announced an update to the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 462 & 417) program. The update includes an extension of the eased requirements under visa condition 8547, as a part of the ongoing Migration Strategy reforms. Extended employment without permission Working Holiday Visa applicants can work for […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: George Lombard elected as MIA NSW/ACT President
We are thrilled to announce that our Special Counsel, George Lombard has been elected as the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Branch President of The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). At PLAYFAIR, we have always strived for excellence, and this election reflects our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards in migration service […]
Newsletter October 2023
In our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration and compliance, we are thrilled to bring you significant updates from the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Immigration: Government announces $50 million integrity boost to Home Affairs The federal government will devote $50 million to an integrity overhaul […]
Newsletter September 2023
New Work and Holiday Maker arrangement with the Philippines Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a Strategic Partnership with President of the Philippines HE Ferdinand R Marcos Jr during his visit to Manila on 8 September. One of the initiatives to boost ties with the Philippines is a new reciprocal Work and Holiday visa for Australians […]
Yellow and black: How a CD led to star defender’s Tigers decision
EILISH Sheerin’s debut season has been simply remarkable.
Plucked from AFL Sydney side Inner West Magpies (and Newtown Breakaways prior to that), the 30-year-old Sheerin has been named in the All-Australian squad and has been a key part of Richmond’s surge up the ladder.
Urgent Fix to Counteract Skills Crisis
The Albanese government is shifting the focus of visa applications to counteract the shortage of health, education and aged care skilled workers. Prior to the pandemic, the Morrison government capped total migration intake at 160,000 per year, and when COVID-19 hit, it caused 600,000 temporary visa holders to depart the country, leaving large gaps across […]
Introducing Mia Bridle and Adam Liskowski – The Winners of 2022 PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law
Congratulations to Mia Bridle and Adam Liskowski, the joint 2022 winners of the Playfair Prize in Migration Law. The PLAYFAIR prize was awarded at the University of Sydney Prize Giving Ceremony last month. This year, there were not one, but two award winners being recognised and celebrated for their remarkable achievements in Migration Law. Mia […]
Migration Program 2022
Out of a total 160,000 places in 2022-23, the Skilled stream visas will have 109,000 (70%). Family Stream visas will compose the remaining 30%, whilst the humanitarian program maintains a ceiling figure of 13,750. Skilled Stream Planning levels Visa stream 2022-23 2021-22 Employer sponsored 30,000 22,000 Skilled Independent 16,652 6,500 State and Territory […]
Changes for International Students
The Federal government has announced changes to visa settings, to help provide much needed flexibility for international students set to return to Australia. This in conjunction with a $37 million financial support package is Intended to help boost the rapid return of international students. The new settings will extend measures to protect the post-study work […]
Changes to Short-term Skilled Occupation List
Overview of Changes Eligible skilled visa holders must already be in Australia Predominantly working in hospitality, health and regional areas. Are existing 482 visa holders in the “short term” stream and legacy 457 visa holders who no-longer meet age requirements. 489, 491 and 494 visa holders will receive extensions to current/expired visas to assisting with […]