Jackson Taylor’s Term as Board Member of MIA to Conclude
Jackson Taylor, CEO of Roam Group, will officially end his term as an independent board member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) at the end of the month. He penned the following note to MIA members: “This month concludes my term as an independent board member of the MIA. Serving the MIA and its […]
New Migration Laws Will Help Protect Exploited Workers
In Australia, many migrant workers fear addressing workplace exploitation due to potential immigration repercussions. To tackle this, the Migrant Justice Institute and Human Rights Law Centre spearheaded a national coalition that proposed two significant immigration reforms. Their comprehensive plan, “Breaking the Silence,” was endorsed by over 40 organizations and outlined measures to allow migrant workers […]
A New Multicultural Framework Review Released
Last week the (former) Minister for Immigration Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs the Hon. Andrew Giles MP unveiled a Multicultural Framework Review, Towards Fairness – a multicultural Australia for all, marking the first substantive assessment of our Australian multiculturalism in a generation. The Review’s distinguished Panel – Dr. Bulent Hass Dellal AO, Ms. Nyadol Nyuon OAM, […]
Top 10 Immigration Changes Effective July 1, 2024: An Overview
1 July 2024 marks the start of the new Migration Program year (2024/25) and this year, in particular, there are several significant changes. Here’s our top 10. Upcoming Lodgement Fee Increases: Starting the new financial year, the Department of Home Affairs is expected to increase lodgement fees for various visa categories, with details to be […]
Jackson Taylor: A Leader Shaping the Future of Migration Advice
Our CEO, Jackson Taylor, has once again demonstrated his unparalleled expertise and commitment to the migration advice industry by serving on the Migration Advice Industry Advisory Group. This esteemed panel, established by the Department of Home Affairs, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of migration advice in Australia. The Migration Advice Industry Advisory […]
Changes to Visa Conditions: Promoting Fairness and Flexibility
Do you know what are the key changes to the Visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608? Starting July 1, 2024, the Australian Government is rolling out significant updates to visa conditions, aimed at protecting workers and boosting economic productivity as outlined in the Migration Strategy. These changes primarily affect holders of Temporary Work (Skilled) visas […]
Curtailing Visa Hopping for Students & Temporary Visa Holders
The Australian government has further tightened our migration system, which it says has been plagued by a practice known as “visa hopping.” This term refers to individuals repeatedly applying for short-term visas as a means to stay in Australia indefinitely without a clear pathway to citizenship or residency. This practice, claims the government, not only […]
What Does the 2024-25 Budget Do For Immigration – Key Takeaways
The Australian government released its 2024-25 budget last night. While there were not many strikingly significant takeaways from this budget, international students appear to be the big losers. Key Points Applying for an Australian visa will be more expensive from 1 July 2023. Skilled workers stream to account for 70% of all visas allocated in […]
The Points Test is Next In Line for an Overhaul
A key component of the government’s Migration Strategy for Australia released last year, is an update of the ‘Points Test’, which has not been updated since 2012. The Points Test plays an important role in Australia’s migration system. Almost two-thirds of permanent skilled migrants are selected through the Test. It determines who comes to Australia […]