NSW is shifting away from providing a list of qualifying ANZSCO unit groupings and instead implementing a new sector-focused strategy to meet the increasing skills shortages in the state. Priority sectors that want competent talent will now receive attention rather than particular unit groups. The following are the NSW priority sectors: Health Education Information and…
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2023-24 Migration Program The Australian Government has recently made a significant announcement regarding the planning level for the 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places. With an aim to shape the country’s future and address economic and demographic challenges, the government has set the stage for a well-considered and strategic immigration program….
The Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Hon. Clare O’Neil, gave a speech on “A New Migration System for Australia’s Future” on 27 April 2023. The program for skilled migration has undergone a few major changes recently. Holders of Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) Short-term stream visas will have a path to permanent residency…
Australia is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of migration in the coming years, according to a new report from the Australian Population Centre (APC). COVID-19, which was the biggest mass migration event in human history, left 473,000 people behind in countries as far away as India and China. But net inward migration is now…
Over the past few years, the visa system has been under considerable scrutiny due to a sharp increase in demand. With the incoming new Government, what we have seen immediate action by speeding up visa processing time and offering new applications across a range of visas. The country has also implemented a number of changes…
A new Ministerial Direction No. 100, introduced by the Hon. Clare O’Neil, Minister of Home Affairs, is presently in effect and sets forth the Order of Consideration for specific Skilled visas by the relevant Australian authorities, including the Department of Home Affairs. The old Ministerial Directions No. 96 and 97, which dealt with the hierarchy…
Australia’s most in-demand jobs have been revealed. What we find are roles and occupations that are set to be in high demand, in Australia over the next five years. The national skills body known as the National Skills Commission released its report on jobs needed in Australia. Today we want to cover what roles are…
Australia is a diverse country with people originating from all over the world! Whether you have moved to Australia in recent times or have grown up here as a permanent resident, there will be times that it may be beneficial to receive Australian Citizenship. We want to try and highlight what those reasons might be,…
A little information about your visa status can go a long way (!) So, in order to make life a little easier (and avoid any unwanted surprises), we’ve developed this guide. It’s always a good idea to know where you stand so we’ll explain how you can check your visa status easier and faster How…
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