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. . . . . .   Edit (29 July 2023): Bottom line - all UK citizens & permanent residents are now exempt from the job advertising requirements normally applicable to sponsored work visas. Details - It seems the Australian…

.   . Breaking news about the 408 ‘Covid’ visa   (Technically this is the "Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Australian Government Endorsed Events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) Stream" visa)   At a recent stakeholder meeting on high level policy and…

. . . . . . Update (27 Nov 2023) Good news for Employer sponsorships! New laws coming into effect on Saturday 25 November 2023 mean that, Big news A person holding a 482 visa in the ‘short-term stream’ can…

. . . . . . Headlines From 1 July 2023, Many New Zealanders will be able to apply for Australian Citizenship directly (without needing to apply for permanent resident status first). New Zealanders who have been living in Australia…

          From 30 June 2023 international students (in Australia on student visas) will again be limited to 40 hours work per week while their course is in session. Work limitations were relaxed to aid in the…

From today, entering and leaving Australia will be much simpler, but you still have to wear a mask on the plane. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/d2KVXZiG Stay safe everyone!

Starting on 1 July 2022, A person on a 482 or 457 visa who has been in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and is employed by a business that is actively…

The Australian Government has created a special web page for Ukrainians, https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/ukraine-visa-support

If you hold a temporary visa with work rights, you may be able to apply for a COVID visa with work rights for 6-12 months. Read the Minister’s press release here: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/enhancing-temporary-visa-settings-to-support-economic-recovery.aspx