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Visa condition 8547 limits Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders in Australia to six months with one employer. Exemptions apply for critical sectors, different locations, and disaster recovery. Employers and workers must stay compliant to avoid penalties.

Visa refusals can be a major hurdle for business sponsors and visa applicants. Understanding the common reasons behind refusals and exploring solutions can improve the chances of success.

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) introduces streamlined processes and updated fee structures for migration reviews, simplifying visa decision appeals.

Discover the top 5 essential insights about On-Hire Labour Agreements, including requirements and salary updates. Ensure compliance and fair compensation.

ART will replace the AAT in October 2024, ensuring smooth case transitions. Learn about the changes and their implications.

Labour agreements are formal contracts between Australian employers and the Australian Government, allowing businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers under specific conditions.

The Australian Government announces fee adjustments for federal courts and tribunals, effective from 1 July 2024, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.

Ministerial Direction 110 prioritises community safety in visa decisions, reinforcing zero tolerance for family violence.

The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.

From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers, Labour Market Testing (LMT) procedures accordingly, and review current TSS visa holders' salaries.

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

The Orana DAMA now includes 129 specific occupations across 53 local government areas, offering regional employers significant support to address skill shortages effectively.