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Unsung heroes: temporary migrants and international students drive Australia

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Migration has long been a key driver of Australia’s population growth, but its economic significance goes far beyond just numbers. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics’ national, state and territory data released in September,…
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Some positive possible updates to the Australian Migration System

On 23 November 2022, the Joint Standing Committee on Migration (JSCM) accepted the request from the then Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, to inquire into the role of permanent migration in nation building. The committee…
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Australian Migration (Regulation & Policy) Updates – Post 1 July 2024

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Fee increases Visa and citizenship applications have generally had fee increases of 2.8% per Consumer Price Index (CPI). Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Certificate has increased from $47 to $56 Application fees for…