Australia has long been a destination of choice for skilled workers seeking new opportunities and a high quality of life. Many individuals arrive in the country through temporary skilled visas, contributing their expertise to various industries. While these temporary visas provide a valuable avenue for skilled professionals, there has been a growing recognition of the…
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…
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…
Committed to your partner and ready to live the rest of your life in Australia? If so, a Partner Visa for Australia could be a great option for you. Partner visas allow couples to start a new life together in Australia. And though there are many options, with some scrutiny, finding a good match for…