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New Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) Fact Sheet
The Department of Home Affairs has released a handy new fact sheet: Streamlining the Business Innovation and Investment (BIIP) that provides a concise overview of
Skilled Migration positioned to boost Australia’s COVID recovery
The occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) have further expanded in a hope to combat the skills shortages bought on by COVID.
Increases To The Department of Home Affairs’ Visa Application Charges
From July 1, there will be an increase in the Visa Application Charges (VACs) across multiple visa categories by the forecast CPI of 1.75% rounded
Webinar Recording – Protection Visas and Other Permanent Pathways
If you missed our recent webinar on Migration Pathways where our senior solicitor, Ramtin Towdiee talked about Protection Visas, Student Visas and other Skilled Visa
Citizenship Application Fee Changes From 1 July 2021
Fee changes There will be changes to the Citizenship application fee structure which will take effect from 1 July 2021. The fees increase is to better reflect
Upcoming Webinar: Protection Visas and Other Permanent Pathways
PLAYFAIR in partnership with Settlement Services International will be presenting a webinar on Protection Visas and other permanent migration pathways. The session presented by PLAYFAIR
The Priority Skilled Migration Occupation List (ANZSCO)
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List has been expanded to 19 occupations with the addition of Veterinarian (234711) added in May 2021. This decision was
Introducing Grant Kynaston the winner of the 2021 PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law
Congratulations to Grant Kynaston the 2021 winner of the PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law. Even before attending the prestigious University of Sydney Law School, Grant
Changes announced to Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
The Morrison Government has announced reforms to the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) in a push to create more jobs in Australia and support
Budget 2021-22: Implications on Migration
As part of his Budget Speech, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg indicated that migration planning levels for 2021-22 will remain unchanged with a focus on onshore visa
Skilled migrants integral to Australia’s post-COVID recovery
One of the biggest problems facing all business right now is a shortage of skilled labour. Despite the unemployment rate of 5.6 percent, employers have