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Written by: Alex Kaufman As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides
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New laws expand Home Affairs’ powers to collect and validate facial images and introduce more flexible residency rules for citizenship applicants who work overseas, making identity checks clearer and pathways to citizenship more accessible.
Australia’s Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot gives employers access to skilled refugee talent with tailored visa concessions, while providing displaced professionals a pathway to rebuild their careers and contribute to Australia’s workforce.
The Goldfields DAMA will transition into the WA DAMA on 4 April 2026. Existing agreements will remain valid, while new applications can still be submitted before the deadline.
The Minister has issued new Instructions under the Migration Act 1958, redefining how requests for Ministerial Intervention (s351, s501J, s46A and s48B) will be assessed.
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 Australian Government has introduced a Bill to expand the Administrative Review Tribunal’s power to decide certain migration reviews on written submissions, streamlining student and temporary visa cases.
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.

Written by: Alex Kaufman As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides

In the past few months, the Australian Government has introduced many changes to the migration program and has increased the focus on regulatory compliance