Australia’s Next Stage of Migration Reform
What the Changes Could Mean for Employers, Skilled Migrants and Families 18 September 2026 The Australian Government has announced the next stage of significant reforms
September 18, 2026
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Ministerial Direction 119
What Employers Need to Know The introduction of Ministerial Direction 119 on 25 July 2026 has significantly changed how skilled visa applications are prioritised by
September 18, 2026
FY2026–27 Migration Program – What Employers and Skilled Migrants Need to Know
The Australian Government has confirmed the 2026–27 Permanent Migration Program, maintaining the overall planning level at 185,000 permanent visa places. While the headline figure remains
July 1, 2026
2026 Income Thresholds
INCOME THRESHOLD INCREASES Effective from 1 July 2026, indexation of the skilled visa income thresholds will automatically increase. From 1 July 202, any new nomination
March 3, 2026
Employer sponsored updates – 1 July 2025
INCOME THRESHOLD INCREASES Effective from 1 July 2025, indexation of the skilled visa income thresholds commenced from 1 July 2025, increasing by 4.6%. Any new
July 2, 2025
Subclass 482 and 186 updates
The Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa is set to be implemented on 7 December 2024, replacing the current Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. One
December 8, 2024
ANZSCO changing to OSCA
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand have announced that each country will introduce their own tailored occupational statistical classifications. The Australian and New
November 27, 2024
Immigration – Budget review 2024
Overview The Australian Federal Government has announced the 2024-25 permanent Migration Program planning level will be set at 185,000 places with 70% being allocated to
May 16, 2024
Migration Strategy for 2024 – Jetting off for a new start
The Australian Government has rolled out a strategy for the next phase of changes to the Australian Immigraiton legislation. The stragegy is based on 8
January 18, 2024
Employer Sponsored visa news
Summary of the immigration changes in 2023 Subclass 186 – Temporary Residency Transition Stream From 25 November 2023, the following will apply to the Employer
January 18, 2024