2 June 2025
Strengthening of Data Matching between DHA & ATO
The Department of Home Affairs is running a data-matching initiative with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to enhance compliance oversight under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa program and...
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7 December 2024
National Innovation Visa (NIV) (subclass 858) Implemented
On 6 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs implemented the National Innovation (subclass 858) visa. This new visa program, which has replaced the existing Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858),...
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14 November 2024
MATES Scheme Introduced for Talented Early-Professionals
The Department of Home Affairs has released the legislative requirements and process in relation to the new Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-Professional Scheme (MATES) pathway, introduced as a stream under...
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15 October 2024
Nation Building Migration Report Released
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration has released its long-awaited final report, “Migration, Pathway to Nation Building.” The report has been ongoing for nearly two years and plays a significant...
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5 July 2024
2024 Migration Amendment: Key Sponsorship Changes
The Migration Amendment (Enhancing Sponsorship and Nomination Procedures) Bill 2024 has been introduced presenting a range of major changes to the employer sponsored visa programs. In particular, the bill seeks...
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