TRA fees for the Job Ready Program updated
Application fees for skills assessments provided by Trades Recognition Australia for the Job Ready Program (JRP) have changed since 24 March 2023. New Fees for the Job Ready Program are as follows: However, JRP participants who applied for the Job Ready Employment before 24 December 2022 and submitted their Job Ready Workplace Assessment application on or before 30 September […]
TRA now requires in-person OSAP/TSS Technical interviews
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has returned to the need for Technical Assessments to be conducted in person at approved assessment centres. As a requirement, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) will only conduct Technical Assessments (Technical Interviews) for the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) and Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment at an approved assessment centre. Therefore, applicants will […]
Work Rights for Student Visa Holders from 1 July 2023 now 48 hours per fortnight
From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced and capped at the increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight (24 hours per week). Australia currently has over 550,000 international students. The new cap will help them support themselves financially, gain valuable work experience in Australia while they study, and contribute to […]
Philippine Airlines launches first non-stop flight from Manila to Perth
To further strengthen Australia’s connection with the Philippines, a new route has been finally made available through Philippine Airlines’ non-stop flights between Perth and Manila since 27 March 2023. PAL will operate the service with an A321neo three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This announcement made by Hon David Templeman, Minister for Culture […]
Do you need a Skills Assessment for your visa subclass?
If you are planning to apply for a visa that requires a skills assessment, preparing for this requirement and the documents needed will help shorten your visa application timeframe. You might need a skills assessment if you apply for the following visas and streams: Candidates inside Australia can check their registered assessor via Trades Recognition Australia. Assessors will […]
What is Skills Assessment for Australian Migration?
Skills assessment is a document evaluating your qualification/s and employment experience. It checks if your skills meet the standards that skills assessing authority set to work in your nominated or relevant occupation. Unlike other certificates, a skills assessment is a separate requirement that an applicant for a work visa needs to apply for and an independent organisation in […]
Health insurance requirement for TSS 482 visa holders
If you are in Australia on a work visa such as the 482 visa, you are required to have a health insurance policy that meets the Department’s requirements for ‘adequate’ coverage – unless you are exempted or you currently have (or have at least applied for) Medicare. All Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa holders are subject […]
Is health insurance required for your Australian visa?
Evidence of adequate arrangements for health insurance while in Australia is usually required. The public health system, Medicare, covers most Australian residents for health care. Eligibility under Medicare is governed by the Health Insurance Act 1973, is generally restricted to people who are permanently residing in Australia, and are either: Since most visitors to Australia do not have […]
Things to know about aviation security screening and your rights at the airport
Did you know that Government staff can check your mobile phone and laptop to confirm that there is no unlawful or inappropriate material stored there? Visitors to Australia have been denied entry due to photos or videos that were stored on their personal devices suggesting that the individual may be a risk to Australia. Aviation […]
Support available for domestic violence victims regardless of visa status
Domestic and family violence is unacceptable and is a crime in Australia. Any behaviour that threatens you, your family, pets or property can be considered domestic and family violence including: physical violence sexual assault verbal or emotional abuse controlling behaviour stalking technology-facilitated abuse financial abuse abuse of the elderly forced isolation or economic deprivation, including […]