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The Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in Western Australia appear to be shifting toward a singular state-based DAMA model.
Updated legislation simplifies which temporary visa holders can access free English classes under AMEP, ensuring continued eligibility even where visas have been repealed.
New federal legislation expands Australia’s power to refuse or cancel visas and restrict citizenship where there is a risk of antisemitism, hate-motivated conduct, or extremism, reshaping how character is assessed across the migration system.
Key updates from the Immigration Law Conference highlight processing delays, incomplete applications, and practical steps employers must take to improve sponsorship outcomes.
The Australian Government introduced arrival control powers under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, effective 14 March 2026, allowing travel pauses for some temporary visa holders.
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.
Government monitoring of hospitality sponsoring businesses is increasing, with a focus on work hours, AMSR compliance, and sponsorship obligations. Many employers are unaware of grey areas, putting their business at risk.
Sponsorship bars or sanctions can disrupt your business and affect visa holders. Employers must meet obligations and notify Home Affairs. Sponsored workers should seek migration advice to remain lawful.
Government audits ensure compliance with employer-sponsored visa conditions. Employers must understand what inspectors check, how to prepare, and what sanctions may apply if obligations are breached.
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 Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in Western Australia appear to be shifting toward a singular state-based DAMA model.
Sponsorship bars or sanctions can disrupt your business and affect visa holders. Employers must meet obligations and notify Home Affairs. Sponsored workers should seek migration advice to remain lawful.
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.
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.
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.
The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.
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.