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31 October 2025
Understanding specified work for Working Holiday Visa Extensions in Australia
Whether you’re an employer looking to support your staff or a visa holder planning to extend your stay in Australia, understanding the rules around “specified work” is essential. This guide...
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21 October 2025
Employer’s Guide to Sponsoring Workers on a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Visa
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is a temporary visa that allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for roles they cannot fill locally. This guide outlines the key...
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9 October 2025
ACT (Canberra) Migration Program: Key Updates for 2025–26
The ACT Government has announced updates to the ACT Nominated Migration Program for the 2025–26 financial year, including a revised occupation list, minor adjustments to the nomination guidelines, and process...
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2 October 2025
Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program Now Open: What you need to know
The Victorian government has officially opened its 2025-2026 Skilled Migration Program enabling prospective migrants to submit registrations of interest for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional...
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13 September 2025
Ministerial Intervention – New Guidelines Released
On 4 September 2025, Minister Tony Burke signed three new Ministerial Instructions that change how requests for Ministerial Intervention are to be managed by the Department of Home Affairs. These...
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