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30 March 2022
Federal Budget 2022 – 2023 Immigration Summary
The Treasurer delivered the Federal Budget on 29 March 2022. It has been announced that the Australian Government will reinstate Migration Program planning levels to 160,000 in 2022-23. This year’s...
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28 March 2022
Permanent Residency Pathways for SC482/457 Short-Term Visa Holders
In light of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and business’ and industry’s economic recovery needs, the Australian Government has introduced a new legislative instrument referred to as the Migration (Specified...
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7 March 2022
SC476, SC407 & SC408 COVID-19 Visa Updates
Recent Temporary Visa Enhancements In support of Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery, the Australian government has announced the following recent enhancements: Skilled Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders Eligible Skilled-Recognised Graduate...
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28 February 2022
Australian Immigration Ukraine Crisis Update
In response to the escalating crisis currently in Ukraine, the Australian Government has implemented the following immigration measures: Outstanding visa applications from Ukrainian citizens will be prioritised and fast tracked...
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11 February 2022
Australian International Borders Set to Reopen to all Fully Vaccinated Visa Holders
On 7 February 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia will reopen international borders to all fully vaccinated travellers including tourists, business travellers and other visitors from 21 February 2022. As...
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