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As reported on 1 August 2022 in The Canberra Times by Andrew Brown The resolution was passed by the Australian Workers’ Union national conference in Sydney on Monday. What is not clear is whether this recommendation only applies to employer sponsored and employer nominated demand driven migration, for example the 482, 186, 187 and 494… Continue reading Skills shortages, funding training and inconsistencies in the Australian immigration program

The 2022-23 State Nominated Skilled Migration program is now open and the South Australian Government has published a revised skilled occupation list. Skilled migrants and international graduates are able to seek nomination from over 500 occupations. This is the most expansive list of any state in Australia. The South Australian Government has prioritised those nominations… Continue reading 2022-23 State Nominated Skilled Migration program

Announced on 19 January 2022 and effective immediately, Working Holiday Makers are no longer restricted to only working for 6 months with any one employer. As part of a plan to address current workforce shortages, particularly in sectors traditional supported by working holiday makers, the Australian Government will not enforce condition 8547 (the ‘6-month condition’).… Continue reading Working Holiday Makers: 6 Month Rule is Gone!

Effective immediately, Subclass 500 Student visa holders can now work more than 40 hours per fortnight without being considered in breach of their visa conditions. The Australian Government has announced the changes in order to address current workforce shortages, with the aim of supporting Australian businesses and our COVID-19 economic response. Work Limitations Student visas… Continue reading Changes to Student Visa Work Restrictions

New legislation has been released offering a pathway to permanent residency for certain Short-Term Subclass 482 and 457 visa holders, as well as an extension of grandfathering arrangements. Announced in November 2021, the Australian Government sought to ‘recognise the contribution of skilled migrants who remained here during the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage them to stay… Continue reading Pathway to Permanent Residency for Short-Term 482 visa holders