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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!”
Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open
As a leading destination for skilled migration, Victoria has attracted people from around the world and continues to build its reputation as a vibrant city with world-class facilities and surroundings. The Skilled Migrant State Nomination Program offers skilled migrants a pathway to permanent residency in Victoria. The skills that successful applicants bring to Victoria benefits … Continue reading “Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open”
Tasmania Skilled Migration Program Updates
Interim nomination allocation received The Tasmanian Government looks forward to welcoming more migrants to the State in this and future years. As with all migrant groups, Skilled Migration Program migrants help meet Tasmania’s labour market needs, particularly in regional areas. They also make significant capital investments in Tasmania and are key contributors to the Tasmanian … Continue reading “Tasmania Skilled Migration Program Updates”
Australia Minister: Priority for Key Offshore Applications to Process More Visas Faster
The Australian Immigration Minister announced that offshore applications would be prioritised in order to allow more migrants to contribute to the country’s economy. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles says processing the backlog of visa applications is a priority for the Albanese government. “The processing of visas will continue to be a … Continue reading “Australia Minister: Priority for Key Offshore Applications to Process More Visas Faster”
Increase in certain application fees from 1 July 2021
The fee increases apply in the Migration and Refugee Division where a review application is lodged on or after 1 July 2022. Applications lodged before that date will be subject to the current fees. General, Freedom of Information, Security, Taxation and Commercial, and Small Business Taxation Divisions Application fees for the review of a decision … Continue reading “Increase in certain application fees from 1 July 2021”
The federal government will host a jobs summit in September before it releases its budget.
The federal government has announced that it will host a jobs and skills summit in Canberra in September, to address what it describes as ‘our shared economic challenges’. The government is looking to feature a range of sectors, including unions, employers, civil society and governments at an event taking place from September 1-2. During a … Continue reading “The federal government will host a jobs summit in September before it releases its budget.”
