New Processing Priorities for Skilled Visa Applications – Employer Sponsor Update
The Department of Home Affairs has made an important change to how they prioritise skilled visa applications. The change is significant; it affects applications you already have on hand, and for some employers it will materially alter when a nominated worker can start. Our firm previously posted an update about the Direction shortly after its […]
Skilled visa reform: technical measures for the Skills in Demand visa and ENS pathway
The Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025 make targeted changes to the Migration Regulations 1994. Background The changes introduce technical amendments to the Sc 482 SID visa scheme to align it with the standard temporary work visa framework, addressing consequential gaps following its creation in December 2024. Most significantly, the Regulations modify […]
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme age exemptions in Australia: complete guide
The recognised age exemption categories After the age of 45 it becomes substantially more difficult to obtain permanent residency in the Australian Visa system. One way is through the limited exemptions available to some Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa applicants. Below are the key age exemptions for the Sc 186. For each, we […]
Major Updates for Subclass 482 & 186 Visa Holders: Work Rights and Employer Transitions Now More Flexible
In a significant win for employer-sponsored visa holders and their employers, the Department of Home Affairs has clarified two crucial policy changes that will provide much-needed flexibility around work rights and employer transitions. These updates impact Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) and Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa holders and applicants. 1. Subclass 482 Visa […]
Skills in Demand Implementation Summary
The Australian Government is implementing a new Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa to replace the existing Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024. The Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the updated regulations states that the changes are based on the government’s commitment to reforming the Australian migration system. The implementation of […]
Implementation of SID visa and New CSOL from 7 December 2024
The Department of Home Affairs has announced the implementation of the new Skills in Demand visa program with the introduction of the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The updated CSOL and SID visa will replace the current Subclass 482 visa and current occupation lists from 7 December 2024. Implementation of the SID visa Most […]
Implementation of the Skills In Demand Visa
The Australian government has committed to a review of the current migration program in light of the Parkinson review. Proposals are included in the “Migration Strategy: Getting migration working for the nation” paper released December 2023. The next round of implementation will be the first two tiers of the “Skilled in Demand” visa. This visa […]
What is Social License? How Does it Affect Your Business?
Social License, or a Social License to operate, is a term that has been in use over the past 20 years. It refers to the acceptance of a community towards a business and its operational standards, company practices and procedures. The basic concept of a social license is closely aligned with sustainability and the economical […]
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold to increase to $70,000 from 1 July 2023
The Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Clare O’Neil’s appeared at the National Press Club last week to announce the release of the ‘Review of the Migration System‘ chaired by Martin Parksinon AC PSM and the related Labour Government’s ‘Outline of the Government’s Migration Strategy’ position paper. Following the speech, the Minister has issued a press release confirming that the […]