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With the US introducing a staggering $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants, skilled professionals are reconsidering their future. For many, Australia offers a more practical, affordable, and welcoming pathway to live and work.
The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to the Migration Act 1958 to expedite removals, limit procedural fairness, and validate past visa decisions affected by the High Court’s NZYQ ruling.
Explore 2025 health and Aged Care migration trends, key visa pathways, and compliance steps for HR leaders and sponsors building a sustainable workforce in Australia.
Australia’s regional and rural aged care sector faces critical workforce shortages, rising migration barriers, and retention challenges. Strategic visa planning and sustainable workforce solutions are key to long-term care delivery.
The Australian Government has updated the Australian Values Statement instrument for visa applicants. The changes ensure the Subclass 851 Resolution of Status visa is now included, with no changes to the content of the statement itself.
Australia’s ageing population and the new Aged Care Act will drive demand for skilled Registered Nurses. IQRNs must secure AHPRA (NMBA) registration before working in the aged care sector.
Labour agreements in aged care provide crucial pathways to sponsor carers and nurses, offering salary, age, and skill concessions to address workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas. Providers are left with no option but to access this program to address staffing needs.
Australia’s Indonesian 403 pilot under the IA-CEPA Skills Development Exchange Program is temporarily paused, with no confirmed reopening date. Employers and applicants can consider alternative visa options in the meantime.
Amid renewed debate sparked by anti-immigration rallies, this article debunks common myths about migrants taking jobs, draining the economy, or failing to integrate and highlights how immigration strengthens Australia’s workforce, economy, and communities.
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will introduce stronger standards, stricter compliance, and new workforce obligations. Providers must prepare for higher care minutes, 24/7 RN coverage, and greater accountability.
Kanye West’s Australian visa was cancelled under the character test due to antisemitic content. The case highlights how hate speech can lead to visa refusal or cancellation under immigration law.
South Australia has extended its DAMA programs to 30 June 2026. Key concessions remain, and a new pathway allows eligible 482 visa holders to apply for PR after just two years. New ILA restrictions begin 1 July 2025.
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.
The South Australia Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended and expanded, offering increased nomination places, added occupations, and concessions. This article explores the key updates and their implications for skilled migrants.
South Australia’s DAMA endorsement pauses and invites employer registration for future skilled migrant sponsorship.
Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Immigration, led initiatives at the Law Council’s Migration Conference to protect temporary visa holders from exploitation, emphasising legislative reforms and enforcement actions.
New Australian law criminalizes exploitation of temporary migrant workers, increases penalties & empowers them to report to authorities.
Australia’s latest visa update, LIN 24/020, broadens ‘Specified Work’ definitions for visa holders, aiding disaster recovery efforts.