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Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian visas in Australia must now be lodged online through ImmiAccount, with paper lodgement only permitted in limited authorised circumstances. Here’s what applicants and support organisations need to know.
The Australian Government has clarified that certain Bridging Visa E holders have legal work rights in Australia under the Migration (Specification of Class of Persons) Instrument 2025.
The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025 proposes a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and oversight across the skilled migration program and highlighting the importance of strong employer compliance.
The Migration (Specification of Required Medical Assessment) Instrument 2025 now applies to Australian visa applicants and updates who must complete health checks and which tests are required.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Immigration Law Conference 2025, hosted by the Law Council of Australia, delivered key insights from the Department of Home Affairs. Major updates included streamlined visa processing priorities, revised eligibility for Temporary Graduate and Training visas, evolving skilled migration trends, growth in labour agreements, and developments in skills assessments reflecting a broader strategy to align immigration policy with Australia’s workforce needs.
Labour agreements are formal contracts between Australian employers and the Australian Government, allowing businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers under specific conditions.