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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, the Australian population officially surpassed 27 million in March; in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Australia’s population grew by about 615,300 people. […]
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 completed the final report from this inquiry in September 2024 and it was released to the […]
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 review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal: Review of a Part 5 of the Migration Act 1958, migration decision: from $3374 to $3496, […]
Who benefits with these reforms? Anyone on a subclass 482 visa especially those currently on a STSOL occupation (subject to meeting all the other nomination and visa requirements for the subclass 186 TRT visa). Introduction Australia’s migration system is set to undergo significant changes starting from November 25, 2023. These changes are aimed at providing […]
When Australia belatedly reopened its border to the world – first with the return of skilled migration and international students, then to all remaining fully vaccinated visa holders including tourists, business travellers, and other visitors – it signalled not only another significant step in the national economic recovery, but also a vitally important boost to […]
In the post-pandemic economic recovery process, Australia is competing with countries like the U.K., the U.S. and Canada for the world’s leading talent across multiple sectors considered critical to the future growth of the country. To this end, the Global Talent Independent (GTI) Visa Program is designed to attract the most highly skilled and prominent […]
It’s fair to say the COVID-19 crisis has seriously impacted the Australian migration industry, with many applicants struggling to have their visa processed. But as the country’s post-pandemic recovery continues, there is renewed hope on the horizon for international workers. On 20 March, 2020, Australia closed its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in response […]
Among the ongoing debate and discussion over COVID-19 policies and restrictions around the country, one major issue appears to be gathering the attention it deserves – the critical role skilled migrant workers must play in the future rebuild of Australia’s economy. It’s not a question of whether Australia wants foreign workers to return in the […]
Affects 457 visa holders, that have had their occupations taken off the list, or now on the STSOL, or over 45 but under 50. Grandfathering provisions relating to March 2018 were clarified in the 457-reforms- December 2017 newsletter. The following Transitional arrangements were put in place in March 2018: Subclass 457 holders as of 18 April 2017, and anyone […]
WHAT ARE THE DO’S AND DON’T’S REGARDING TAKING OUT A MORTGAGE? Understanding how the various everyday Australian systems work is difficult and settling into a home, especially if you plan to buy, can be a daunting process. To purchase a home in Australia you must follow quite a structured process and one of the most […]
