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The Australian Government is taking steps to improve transparency and reduce exploitation in employer-sponsored migration. Under the Migration Amendment (Combatting […]

In November 2025, the Australian Parliament advanced new legislation that could significantly change how certain visa review matters are handled.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed it is currently experiencing high volumes of applications under the Employer Nomination Scheme

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the next Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa invitation round will take place

Australia’s Top Occupations in Demand Australia has always attracted skilled professionals from around the world. However, the demand for certain

Partner visas offer a pathway for couples to reunite, start a new chapter in Australia, or to continue their stay in this beautiful country. However, the journey isn’t without its intricacies. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances of Australian partner visas, including the two-stage processing, consequences of applying onshore versus offshore, the grant of bridging visas, access to Medicare, processing times, and more.Partner visas offer a pathway for couples to reunite, start a new chapter in Australia, or to continue their stay in this beautiful country. However, the journey isn’t without its intricacies. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances of Australian partner visas, including the two-stage processing, consequences of applying onshore versus offshore, the grant of bridging visas, access to Medicare, processing times, and more.

In a significant step towards addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s aging population, the Australian government announced the introduction of the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. This agreement opens up new avenues for aged care providers to tap into a global pool of skilled care workers and address their workforce shortages otherwise not available through the standard visa programs. This streamlined process allows employers to bring in overseas talent to fill crucial roles in the aged care sector for specific occupations, where suitably qualified Australians are not readily available. Aged care providers are able to recruit foreign workers for a period of up to 4 years through the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) (TSS) visa or permanently through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass  186) (ENS) visa.  

In a groundbreaking announcement on December 11, 2023, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of Australia’s visa program. At the heart of the reforms is enhancing the overall integrity of Australia’s migration system. The proposed changes include creating clear permanent pathways in the Skilled Migration program with the aim of mitigating migrant worker exploitation, revamping the General Skilled Migration program, and enhancing international education standards with significant changes to the student and graduate visa programs to enhance Australia’s attractiveness as an international destination.  

The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, is a temporary employer sponsored visa pathway for skilled workers seeking employment in Australia. This visa requires sponsorship from an approved employer, and can be granted for up to 4 years with the option for further renewal.