DAMA Update
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 occupations than the standard
18/05/2026
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 occupations than the standard
As the conflict in the Middle East develops, questions have been raised regarding the impact on immigration. Visa holders and Australian employers may be affected by the Iran-Israeli conflict, particularly
International students were blindsided earlier in March when the cost of graduate visas doubled overnight without warning. The application fee for the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) increased from AUD$2,300
The Australian Government has changed the validity requirements for the Subclass 407 Training Visa. Before lodging a Subclass 407 visa application, new applicants need to wait for the following: Their
Australian 400 visa: when to use it, eligibility, and length of stay The subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa allows visa holders to do short-term, highly specialised work
Working holiday makers are temporary visitors to Australia and are important to Australia’s economy. They are an essential source of labour especially in industries that rely on seasonal employment. What
Each year, the Australian Government introduces new immigration policies. Immigration policy reform involves revising and improving Australia’s immigration system. These reforms are introduced to respond to Australia’s changing labour, social,
Learn more about skills assessment processing time and the impact of delays in skills assessment processing in this blog. For skilled visas and some employer-sponsored visas, skills assessments are part
Skills Assessment form part of the application process for skilled visas and some employer-nominated visas. The Australian Government has authorised various assessing bodies to conduct skills assessments for migration purposes. VETASSESS,