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10 May 2021
Tourism & Hospitality added to critical work sectors – SC408 COVID19 Visa & Student Work Rights
Student Visa Holder Work Rights The Department of Home Affairs has announced that Student (subclass 500) visa holders working in the ‘Touristm and Hospitality’ sectors are temporarily no longer restricted...
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6 May 2021
Myanmar Citizens Australian Visa Extensions
The Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke announced on the 5 May 2021 that Myanmar nationals in Australia are to have their temporary visas extended due to the extreme military coup...
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26 April 2021
High Risk Countries – Outbound Travel Exemption Changes for Australia
As of 23 April 2021, India and Papua New Guinea are now listed as high-risk countries and travel is soon to be only on ‘exceptional circumstances’. INDIA New restrictions which...
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20 April 2021
Victorian SC188 Nomination Program Temporary Closure for 2020-2021 Program Year
The Victorian Government’s Skilled and Business Migration program will not be accepting new nomination applications for the subclass 188 visa after 5pm (AEST) Monday 31 May 2021. This will ensure...
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20 April 2021
‘Vocational English’ Test Score Requirements Changed
The Department of Home Affairs has released a legislative instrument specifying the new scores required to achieve ‘Functional English’ for Australian immigration purposes. The new requirements are now as follows:...
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