Month: September 2022

Everything you need to know about Australia’s visa and entry requirements.

Australia offers one of the most promising futures to those looking to make a new life abroad. However, the country has one of the strictest immigration policies in the world, making it a challenge to get into. If you’re looking to go to Australia, the best way to enter the country is as a student. … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about Australia’s visa and entry requirements.”

The aged-care sector needs a boost in skilled workers after the federal government increased the migration intake.

The peak bodies for aged care have welcomed an increase in the annual cap on skilled migration and called for more measures to directly fill an estimated 60,000 vacancies in Australia’s aged care sector. A sector that is among the hardest-hit by the pandemic has called on the government to help fill a widening workforce … Continue reading “The aged-care sector needs a boost in skilled workers after the federal government increased the migration intake.”

Australia extends post-study work rights for in-demand graduates

ustralia extends post-study work rights for in-demand graduates Students from overseas with in-demand skills will soon be able to stay and work in Australia for longer, under changes announced today. The government will increase post-study work rights for graduates with degrees that teach sought-after skills by two years in an effort to tackle Australia’s labour … Continue reading “Australia extends post-study work rights for in-demand graduates”

Novak Djokovic is hoping for ‘positive news’ on his possible return to the Australian Open 2023 following a deportation saga.

Novak Djokovic is waiting to hear whether he will be allowed to compete in the Australian Open in January. The tennis star was not vaccinated against COVID-19, which left him unable to compete in this year’s event. “It’s really not in my hands right now,” Djokovic said on Thursday at the Laver Cup. “So I’m … Continue reading “Novak Djokovic is hoping for ‘positive news’ on his possible return to the Australian Open 2023 following a deportation saga.”

Western Australia’s 2022-23 Skilled Migration Program Update

If you’re a skilled worker and thinking of moving to Western Australia—good news! The Government of Western Australia recently made changes to its migration program, opening the door for more skilled migrants to settle long-term in the Golden State. Here’s all the information you need about the Western Australia Skilled Migration Program 2022-23. New occupations … Continue reading “Western Australia’s 2022-23 Skilled Migration Program Update”

Australia: Migration Program Planning Levels Announced for 2022-2023

The Australian government has announced its planning levels for the 2022-2023 Migration Program, which will consist of 160,000 places. Of these, two-thirds will be allocated to the Skills Stream, and one-third will be allocated to the Family Stream. The Migration Program was designed to help Australia deal with its critical workforce shortages by supporting the … Continue reading “Australia: Migration Program Planning Levels Announced for 2022-2023”

South Australia’s 2022-23 Skilled Migration Program is Now Open

South Australia is the best place to live if you’re looking for a warm, Mediterranean climate, great job opportunities, and a thriving festival and events scene. They just opened their Skilled Migration program, which allows you to immigrate to Australia permanently. The South Australian government announced opening the 2022-23 Skilled & Business Migration program on … Continue reading “South Australia’s 2022-23 Skilled Migration Program is Now Open”

Australia needs more workers for these jobs. Is migration the answer to solving our skills shortage?

Introduction Australia has a skills shortage, but it’s not just the Government that needs to address this problem. Young Australians need to be trained up into skilled workers so they can fill jobs across all sectors of the economy. Migration is one possible solution, but there are others as well. Workforce participation rates in Australia … Continue reading “Australia needs more workers for these jobs. Is migration the answer to solving our skills shortage?”

Skilled migrant cap increased as jobs summit looks at migration and workforce participation

Government officials, union leaders, business representatives and community activists have reconvened in the nation’s capital for day two of a jobs and skills summit. Here are highlights of the second day’s discussions and developments, where skilled migration is expected to be a key topic. Skilled migration The federal government has confirmed that the permanent migration … Continue reading “Skilled migrant cap increased as jobs summit looks at migration and workforce participation”

The 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program opens soon!

The South Australian Government has been allocated 70 Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) nomination places from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, and will open the state nominated BIIP program on Thursday 8 September. To ensure high-quality nominations, as well as to manage the limited number of nomination places available, Skilled & Business … Continue reading “The 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program opens soon!”