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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

Regional industry leaders cry out for more skilled migration
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration has been holding public hearings around Australia to investigate the challenges facing businesses and organisations in hiring skilled migrants.

Peak education body calls for separate quarantine for international students
International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), a peak education body is vowing to “pay whatever it takes” to create a dedicated hotel quarantine program for

Investor visa changes ahead
Investor visa demand has been exceeding supply prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a review by the Department of Home Affairs
New Zealand to open travel bubble with Australia
New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden has announced that Australian travellers will be allowed to enter the country without mandatory hotel quarantine from 11:59pm on

Permanent Protection Visas in Australia – Free Webinar
Are you or someone you know worried about what might happen to you if you return to your country? Or maybe your work with new

Video of the Telstra Business Awards with finalist PLAYFAIR Visa Migration Services
Video of the Telstra Business Awards with finalist PLAYFAIR Visa Migration Services.

Webinar: Protection Visas and Family Reunion Options by Walid Babakarkhil
Teaming up with IARC and SSI, Playfair’s very own Walid Babakarkhil will be providing a free webinar on Wednesday 7 October 2020 at 2 PM

Playfair Prize in Migration Law (2020) for Kate Richardson
We would like to warmly congratulate Kate Richardson for winning the Playfair Prize in Migration Law (part of the Sydney Law School annual event) for