We are now on the cusp of the Federal Election, which is fast approaching this weekend. The outcome is expected to shape the direction of the migration program, but we remain cautious about whether the initiatives will be fully implemented. Here’s a summary of the major parties’ campaign promises to get an understanding of the potential...

From 1 July 2025, a 4.6% increase in Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds will apply, requiring employers to offer higher salaries to employees they nominate for Subclass 482, 494 and 186 Visas from this date. The change reflects the Government’s commitment to annually adjust salary thresholds on 1 July in line with increases to the Average Weekly Ordinary...

Do you know which visa rules apply when Subclass 482 Visa holders change employer sponsors? For example – did you know that Subclass 482 Visa holders who have left their previous employer may be able to work for a new employer for 180 days without sponsorship? Australia’s current mobility arrangements enable businesses to more easily recruit Subclass...

We are now only a few weeks away from the Australian Federal Election on 3 May 2025 and are currently seeing both major political parties campaigning to reduce immigration levels. The Coalition is cracking down on both the permanent and temporary migration programs, promising to reduce the annual intake of permanent migrants from 185,000 to 140,000 people and...

While the Australian Federal Budget usually provides insights on the size and composition of the permanent migration program for the coming financial year, these planning levels were not released in this week’s Budget announcements. In response to the Federal Budget’s lack of permanent migration figures, the professional body for Migration Agents in Australia known as the Migration Institute of Australia...

Dealing with the immigration space can feel dizzying, especially when the goal is to bring a loved one to Australia from another country. Those hoping to have their partner join them should know the ins and outs of the Partner Visa Subclass 309. Couples can live and work together in peace with this visa. In...

Whether you’re moving abroad for a fresh start or traveling to explore new horizons, international healthcare should always be a top priority. While visiting or living in a foreign country offers incredible opportunities, it can also present unique health challenges that you’ll want to be prepared for. From navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems to managing pre-existing conditions in...

On 14 December 2024, the Australian Government amended legislation to provide clarity on how caveats apply to eligible occupations for the Core Skills Stream of the Skills in Demand 482 Visa. This included the removal of Caveat 14 from 10 occupations (such as Chef and Corporate General Manager), which ensures that the use of these occupations is not...

The cost of moving all of your household goods can be significant, particularly if you are moving to another continent, and it may take weeks or months for your possessions to arrive. You need to consider what it is sensible to take with you, and whether you need to send some things ahead. Where you...

Make sure you get quotes from three potential removal companies. Then you will need to evaluate them and make a choice. Price will clearly be a factor, but you should decide what is important to you and ensure that you take these into account and avoid choosing the cheapest and then incur more cost down...

There are many questions when you are moving abroad and for many there is no right answer.  One of these will be whether to take things with you or buy or rent when you get there. The answer is, of course, it all depends… The first point is how long you are going to be...

Several pieces of legislation commenced last weekend to introduce the new Skills in Demand (SID) and National Innovation Visas, which are now in effect. Here’s what you should know: Features of the new Skills in Demand Visa Including Transitional Arrangements; Existing Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa Holders | Changing Employers; The New Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) | Occupations Added/Removed;...