Rebates for students and working holiday makers
The Government has announced incentives for students and working holiday makers to return to Australia following the long period of...
Delay in changes to waiting periods for welfare payments
We previously announced changes to the waiting period for newly arrived residents. These changes were due to commence on 1 January 2022...
Travel for temporary visa holders
More good news as Australia starts to open to the rest of the world. From 1 December 2021 certain fully vaccinated temporary visa...
Changes to waiting periods for welfare payments
From 1 January 2022 there will be significant changes to the waiting periods for newly arrived residents’ access to certain welfare...
Travel for vaccinated Australians and permanent residents
Since March 2020 Australians and permanent residents have been banned from leaving Australia without an exemption which is only granted...
NSW announces quarantine free travel
The NSW Government has announced that, from 1 November 2021, people arriving in NSW from overseas who are fully vaccinated will not need...
Changes to PTE Academic English test format
From 16 November 2021 the format of Pearson’s PTE Academic English test is changing. The test will be reduced from a three hour test to...
Assistance for Afghan nationals
The Department of Home Affairs has provided the following information for Afghan nationals trying to assist family and friends: - People...
Opening of NSW’S Skilled Migration Program
NSW has now opened its Skilled Migration Program for 2021-21. NSW has announced that they will be selecting candidates who are currently...
Further expansion of PMSOL
In September 2020, in response to COVID-19, the Government announced the creation of a new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List...

