New applications for Migration Tasmania temporarily restricted to invited candidates only
The Tasmanian Government has released an update on its Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa 2021–22 Program. The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program has already filled its quota to the end of June 2022, resulting in the program’s new applications being temporarily restricted to invited candidates only. If your application has been […]
Endorsement fees waived for Child Care Operators through the Pilbara DAMA
Child Care Operators who apply for skilled workers through the Pilbara DAMA in the City of Karratha and the Town of Port Hedland will have their endorsement fees waived! This has been announced by the Regional Development Australia Pilbara’s official Facebook page. To help manage regional skill shortages, DAMAs allow employers in that region to […]
AU Passport Office aims to improve processing delay issues by September
The Australian Passport Office (APO) confirmed they are experiencing a huge processing delay issue as there has been a high demand for passports since the reopening of Australia’s international border. On 10 June 2022, APO reported having issued nearly 400,000 passports in the first three months of 2022, which is more than double the total […]
TRA now accepts SC 408 visa holders applications for Job Ready Program
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has announced that they are now accepting applications from Temporary Activity Subclass 408 visa holders for its Job Ready Program (JRP). The Subclass 408 visa is a temporary visa endorsed by the Government through the COVID-19 Pandemic event stream. TRA has previously announced that it would not accept the applications but […]
WHMs can now work for the same employer for as long as they want
To assist with Australia’s economic recovery, further changes have been made to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. In a joint media release with the Former Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Josh Frydenberg announced that Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) can now work for the same employer for more than six months. […]
Western Australia skilled migration pathway to help international students apply for PR
More Skilled Occupations are now offered for the graduate stream! Recently, Western Australia has added more than 300 occupations to its Graduate occupation list (GOL) which will offer more opportunities to WA Graduates. The updates made to the skilled migration program 2022-23 will provide international students graduating in WA with an easier pathway to permanent […]
Overseas applicants now eligible for Western Australia’s visa nomination programs
Western Australia has updated its skilled migration program for 2022-23. WA has added more than 300 occupations to its Skilled Occupation List (SOL) which will offer more opportunities, especially to international applicants! Having one of the most extensive occupations lists in Australia right now – the state will welcome more applicants for the program, including skilled workers outside […]
Australia’s new Prime Minister recommends pay increase for low wage workers
The now-Prime Minister Anthony Albanese submitted a proposal for a pay increase of at least 5.1% for minimum wage workers – which could be a $1 increase to the hourly minimum wage. He has signed his Government’s submission yesterday to the wage authority – the Fair Work Commission, recommending Australia’s minimum wage workers not go […]
Australia to attract more overseas workers via new EK (East Kimberley) DAMA
The Australian Federal Government has signed a new five-year Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) with the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EKCCI). It’s an addition to the recently established DAMAs in the region, including the Goldfields, the South West (Dardanup), and the Pilbara DAMAs. Attracting workers to relocate to regional areas through the […]
Government signs Townsville DAMA to help fill thousands of unfilled vacancies in North Queensland
Immigration Minister, Alex Hawke has announced the signing of the landmark Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) in a joint media release with the Hon Phillip Thompson OAM MP. This major decision follows the recent implementation of new DAMAs for the Pilbara and East Kimberley, as well as the approved variations for Far North Queensland […]