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Australia’s Migration Program – Time for a Review!

Since coming into office, the Labor government has been adamant that Australia’s migration program is inadequate. On 2nd September, Clare O’Neill, the Minister for Home Affairs announced a comprehensive review of Australia’s migration system. The aim of the review is to ensure the migration system is able to meet the existing challenges and set a clear direction for migration well into the future.

21/11/2022

Australian immigration

Do You Need a Migration Agent or a Lawyer?

When it comes to migration, everyone’s situation is different. Some people may simply just need to apply for a visa while others may have a more complicated issue. Often, more complicated issues have clients wondering whether they need a migration agent or a lawyer.

So, do you need a migration agent or a lawyer?

Things don’t always go smoothly. There could be any number of reasons why your immigration matter may require the services of a lawyer. Often people view lawyers as a step above migration agents but what they don’t realise is, when it comes to migration, they do the same work.

While generally, migration matters require a registered migration agent, not everything goes to plan and there may be instances where issues tend to become more legal.

14/11/2022

Australian Government

Federal Budget 22/23 and Immigration

The Albanese Government handed down their first federal budget last week.

As is the case with all budgets, this budget had winners and losers. Young families, disadvantaged students, home buyers and the environment are considered winners with this budget while motorists, welfare recipients and multinationals are considered not so lucky.

07/11/2022

australian visas

Is It the End of the Road for Occupation Lists?

For many years now, skilled migration has relied on occupation lists to determine where skills shortages lie.

While these lists seem pretty straightforward, they’re not really reflective of current labour issues. These lists are based on occupations rather than jobs which is a very black and white view of an issue that has many shades of grey.

31/10/2022

Australian immigration

How to Avoid Problems When Hiring Overseas Staff

In a time where labour shortages are the norm, you’ve finally managed to find overseas workers to fill positions. But there’s just one problem, they’re having trouble applying for a visa.

In order for overseas workers to fill positions in Australia they need a visa and possibly a business sponsor. Seems straightforward, yet it can be quite complex.

Visa applications are easy if you know what you’re doing. Chances are the average person could fill out the basic details but may stumble when it comes to the more intricate information.

24/10/2022

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Help! I need overseas workers

It’s no secret that Australian businesses are struggling to find workers. The halt on migration due to the pandemic caused extreme labour shortages throughout the country. Now, as life has seemed to evolve past the pandemic, businesses everywhere are looking for staff.

The recently released National Skills Commission report shows nurses, software engineers and care workers were the most in demand professions with construction managers, childcare workers and motor mechanics not too far behind.

17/10/2022

Department of Home Affairs

Permanent Migration Program Numbers Boosted

The Albanese government announced at the recent Jobs and Skills Summit that it would increase the Permanent Migration Program numbers from 160,00 to 195,000 this financial year.

With labour and skills shortages at severe levels, this is welcome news for industries reliant on overseas workers. This additional 35,000 places will reflect a return to the high point of migrant intake that Australia saw a decade ago.

09/09/2022

Area

Designated Area Migration Agreements in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia

This blog focusses on three Designated Area Migration Agreements in effect in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia:
– Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement
– South Australian Regional Designated Migration Agreement
– Pilbara Designated Migration Agreement

01/07/2022

Agreements

Designated Area Migration Agreements – Victoria and Northern Territory

Of the 12 DAMAs currently in place in Australia, Victoria has two in effect and the Northern Territory has one. These are:
– Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (GV DAMA)
– Great South Coast Designated Area Migration Agreement (GSC DAMA)
– Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA)

23/06/2022

News

Visa Solutions Australia

Australia’s Migration Program – Time for a Review!

Do You Need a Migration Agent or a Lawyer?

Federal Budget 22/23 and Immigration

Is It the End of the Road for Occupation Lists?

How to Avoid Problems When Hiring Overseas Staff

Help! I need overseas workers

Permanent Migration Program Numbers Boosted

Designated Area Migration Agreements in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia

Designated Area Migration Agreements – Victoria and Northern Territory

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