Month: April 2022

How will Federal Budget Affect Next Year’s Immigration Trend

The Treasurer delivered the Federal Budget on March 29, 2022. It has been announced that the Australian Government will reinstate Migration Program planning levels to 160,000 in 2022-23.  This year’s budget contains these immigration related announcements: Skilled Visa Streams The Australian Government is redistributing places from the Partner Program to skilled stream visas in recognition … Continue reading “How will Federal Budget Affect Next Year’s Immigration Trend”

Accountants are becoming problem solvers, not just technicians.

Accounting has been under a lot of pressure for the past decade. There are new challenges facing accountants and auditors each year. However, the industry seems to be slowly adapting with accountants turning from technicians to problem-solvers, who use their skills to make a difference in the business world. Pessimists seem to neglect the profound … Continue reading “Accountants are becoming problem solvers, not just technicians.”

New ‘migrant skills incentives’ boost

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment announced its “Migrant skills incentives” last Thursday. This initiative is expected to benefit skilled migrants who are already residing in the country by offering free fast-tracked skills assessments, employability assessment, career advice and subsidised training options. The department’s media release says the program aims to provide eligible skilled … Continue reading “New ‘migrant skills incentives’ boost”