Opening of Victoria's Skilled Migration Program
On 7 July 2021 Victoria opened its Skilled Migration Program for 2021-21. The Department of Home Affairs has provided Victoria with 3,500...
Expansion of PMSOL
In September 2020, in response to COVID-19, the Government announced the creation of a new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List...
Easing of 189 NZ stream income requirements
From 1 July there is good news for New Zealand citizens seeking permanent residence in Australia. New Zealand citizens are able to apply...
Impact on sponsorship obligations of increased super
From 1 July 2021 the compulsory superannuation guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10%. Approved Standard Business Sponsors must be...
Seasons Greetings
After a challenging and difficult year for so many around the world and here in Australia we wish everyone a safe, healthy, peaceful and...
189 NZ stream income requirements
New Zealand citizens are able to apply for a subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa under the New Zealand stream. The critical criteria...
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
In early September the Department released the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation list which specifies occupations identified as being...
Good news for onshore partner visas
Finally some good news for partner visa applicants. In the Federal Budget handed down in October the government has announced a temporary...
Change in LMT requirements
For nominations under the Temporary Skills Shortage (“TSS”) Program, labour market testing is required. What this involves will change...
189 NZ stream changes
In its Economic and Fiscal Update in July the Government announced intended amendments to the eligibility for New Zealand citizens...

