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29 March 2025
Salary Thresholds Increasing for Sponsored Work Visas as of 1 July 25
The Australian Government has announced updates to skilled visa income thresholds, effective as of 1 July 2025. These changes, driven by the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) indexation,...
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20 March 2025
New 5-Year DAMA Approved for Northern Territory
The Australian government has introduced a new five-year Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the Northern Territory, designed to address critical labour shortages and support local businesses. This new agreement,...
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17 January 2025
Know Your Rights: Legal Protections for Migrant Workers
To ensure fair treatment and combat exploitation, comprehensive laws have been established that employers must adhere to, in order to protect migrant workers in the workplace. These protections apply to...
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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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3 December 2024
New SID & CSOL Lists Begin 7 December 2024
Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa will be implemented on the 7 December 2024. The Skills...
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