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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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 […]
Checklists For Travel
The Department of Home Affairs have released the following checklist to support travellers coming to and from Australia. The checklists have been provided in various languages for your convenience. Preparing to leave Australia Preparing to travel to Australia from Overseas There is also information on COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccinations.