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 […]
Urgent Update: Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa
The Department of Home Affairs have announced that the subclass 408 AGEE (COVID-19) visa is ceasing from 11:59 PM tonight, 1 September 2023 for all new applicants. From 2 September 2023, the Pandemic Event visa will only be open to applications from existing Pandemic Event visa holders. If you intend to proceed with a subclass […]
Newsletter 28th August 2023
Skilled Migration Allocation Update 2023-24 The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced the 2023-24 Migration Program, as part of the annual budget process. A planning level of 190,000 places has been announced, slightly fewer than last year’s planning level of 195,000 places. This includes 30,400 places for State and Territory Nominated programs and 32,300 […]
Newsletter August 2023
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa The requirement for applicants applying under the Graduate Work stream to (a) have a relevant qualification, and (b) hold a positive skills assessment in their nominated MLTSSL occupation, returned on 1 July 2023. From 1 July, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years […]
MIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT: TSMIT Salary Increase & Expanded Permanent Residence Pathways
In changes announced on Friday, employers will be able to sponsor their temporary employees sooner for permanent residence as well as sponsoring those who were not previously eligible. Permanent Residence Pathways expanded for Employer Nominations All subclass 482 visa holders, regardless of occupation list, will now be eligible for the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition […]
Newsletter May 2023
Australian Migration Program to Change After Ministerial announcements last week, indicating a significant overhaul of the Australian Migration Program, it is critical that employers consider their recruitment and employment strategy to minimize any negative impact. Timing for changes will also be important if employers are to avoid added costs as well as new restrictions on […]
MIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Increase in 482 Minimum Salary
Following the recent announcement last week from The Minister for Home Affairs (Claire O’Neill MP,) employers may need to consider recruitment and employment strategies and timing to minimise any negative impact. The announcement signifies an overhaul of the migration program, with one significant ramification for businesses being the minimum salary for 482 visa holders, theso-called […]
Newsletter November 2022
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