Migration Queensland Skilled Program Closed for 2021-22
IMPORTANT NEWS: The Migration Queensland Skilled Program is now CLOSED for the 2021–22 program year. The Migration Queensland Skilled Program …read more
09/05/2022
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA)
Australia and India have signed an historic trade agreement, the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, that will further strengthen …read more
07/04/2022
No Age Limit for ‘Legacy’ 457 Workers
From 1 July 2022, more subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa holders will be eligible for permanent residence in Australia. …read more
07/04/2022
Townsville DAMA Announced
Townsville will benefit from access to more skilled workers following the signing of the landmark Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreement …read more
06/04/2022
Australia opens Work and Holiday program to Brazil
In an important step in strengthening the positive relationship between Australia and Brazil, young Brazilians will be able to work, …read more
01/04/2022
Short Term SC482 TSS and Current SC457 Visa Holders Get Access to Permanent Residency
In response to the strong labour demand and the declining number of temporary visa holders in 2021 due to the …read more
23/03/2022
Cruise Ships Ban To End April 17
On the basis of medical advice, the Australian Government will not renew the ban on international cruise ships arriving and …read more
16/03/2022
Visa Measures for Hong Kong
On 9 July 2020, the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, announced new visa arrangements for Students, Temporary Graduates, and Skilled Workers …read more
08/03/2022
Regional Postcodes Updated
The Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ipswich & Moreton Bay have been reclassified as regional for migration purposes. What is …read more
03/03/2022
Covid Visa Update
Enhancing temporary visa settings to support Australia’s economic recovery The Morrison Government is continuing to make a range of visa …read more
03/03/2022
Looming Deadline for Student Visa Holders
March 15th 2022 holds particular significance to many international students who have recently completed their studies. This date in most …read more
28/02/2022
Latest Changes to DAMA Occupation Lists
Skilled & Business Migration would like to advise that following an annual review, the Australian Government has agreed to the …read more
23/02/2022
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