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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

Agreements

Designated Area Migration Agreements

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program and provides flexibility for regions to address their unique economic and labour market conditions. This blog covers:
– South Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (SA DAMA)
– East Kimberley Designated Area Migration Agreement (EK DAMA)
– Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA)

16/06/2022

Department of Home Affairs

New Labor Ministers for Home Affairs and Immigration Announced – Where is Migration Headed Under Labor?

With the latest federal election done and dusted, newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week announced his new Labor Government ministry including the new Immigration Minister and Home Affairs Minister.

09/06/2022

Global Mobility

Global Mobility Forum Melbourne 2022

The Global Mobility Forum brings together Australia and New Zealand’s professionals and experts in the Global Mobility Industry. Featuring workshops, panels, and seminars, it provides an opportunity for delegates to network and share and exchange information all under one roof.

02/06/2022

Hospitality

Hospitality Skills Shortage

Like many other industries in Australia, the hospitality industry is suffering from a nationwide skills shortage. The closure of international borders in 2020 saw many international students and working holiday visa holders leave Australia – a cohort that makes up a significant portion of the hospitality workforce.

26/05/2022

skill shortage

Australia’s Tech Sector Looks Overseas for Talent

Like many other industries in Australia, the technology industry is also experiencing skills shortages. 82% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) plan to hire permanent IT staff from overseas.

19/05/2022

industry groups

Businesses and Industry Groups Call for Visa Processing to be Sped Up

Businesses and industry groups are aware that it will take some time to overcome current labour shortages but feel that if visa processing is expedited then these labour shortages will be resolved a lot sooner.

12/05/2022

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Visa Solutions Australia

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

Designated Area Migration Agreements

New Labor Ministers for Home Affairs and Immigration Announced – Where is Migration Headed Under Labor?

Global Mobility Forum Melbourne 2022

Hospitality Skills Shortage

Australia’s Tech Sector Looks Overseas for Talent

Businesses and Industry Groups Call for Visa Processing to be Sped Up

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