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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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15 April 2021
Travel Bubble Between Australia and New Zealand Update
As of 11.59pm AEST Sunday, April 18, the travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia opens! Travelers who have been in either Australia or New Zealand for 14 days or...
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8 April 2021
Proposed changes to Australia’s skilled migration program
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted migration to Australia due to the international travel restrictions and border closures with over 500,000 temporary visa holders leaving Australia. As the next phase...
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23 March 2021
Travel Restriction to NZ for AU citizens & Permanent Residents lifted
The Australian Government has lifted the travel restriction on Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling to New Zealand. The Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer/Director of Human Biosecurity has determined that persons...
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10 March 2021
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy FAQs
What is the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy? The Skilling Australians Fund Levy is a contribution to be paid by employers that are sponsoring employees from overseas. The levy is...
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