Travel exemptions are available to those wishing to travel due to compassionate or compelling reasons or essential business purposes. While most travel exemptions commonly apply to those wishing to enter Australia, they are
also required for those needing to leave Australia.
The National Skills Commission recently conducted its first national assessment of the Priority Skills List, determining the potential future demand of the nearly 800 occupations listed.
As of 1 July 2021, there will be some changes to Immigration. Significant changes apply to the Priority Migration Occupation List, working holiday maker visas and visa application fees. Find out more about the changes to immigration in FY21-22 here.
Australian borders have been closed since March 2020. This is a long time in terms of being unable to travel for business or pleasure or when the impacts of a halt in the migration program are considered.
Since their introduction in 2020, travel exemptions have undergone relevant changes to reflect the changing landscape as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 has changed many aspects of life for everyone. The evolving state of the pandemic has meant that most industries have had to change the way they operate to adapt to the everchanging landscape.
Lockdowns impact various aspects of business. Regardless of industry, non-essential businesses had to close their doors during stage 4 lockdowns. Restaurants and cafes could only offer takeaway and delivery service and non-essential retailers were restricted to providing online shopping only.
Western Australia has one of the strictest border closures in Australia. While travel within the regions of Western Australia is permitted, interstate travel is a little more problematic.
Only those considered to be exempt travellers can enter Western Australia subject to terms and conditions, including a requirement to quarantine for 14 days. A G2G Pass allows travellers to enter Western Australia with more ease.
Travel exemptions are available to manufacturers in critical sectors requiring overseas workers to fulfill roles here in Australia.
With Australian borders closed and the Australian government’s pause on the Visa Waiver Program, some manufacturers have had difficulty in getting travel exemptions and visas for specialist skilled workers from overseas.
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