Home Affairs and Immigration has a new minister. After a cabinet reshuffle, Tony Burke has taken on the Home Affairs and Immigration portfolios. Tony Burke will replace Clare O’Neil who
On 1 July 2024, it was announced that a Western Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) had been established. The Western Australian DAMA is the fifth Designated Area Migration Agreement
Announced in the 2024/25 federal budget was the establishment of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). The Administrative Review Tribunal will replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and will address court backlogs
The 1st of July usually brings an increase in the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) fees along with a handful of changes to how the Australian immigration system functions. This year
As part of the 2024/25 federal budget, the Government will advance the case for ICT improvements for skills assessments by Trades Recognition Australia. These improvements would assist in making skilled
As part of the federal budget, the new National Innovation visa was announced. It will replace the current Global Talent (subclass 858) visa from late 2024. The National Innovation visa
As part of the 2024/25 federal budget, working holiday measures for China, India and Vietnam were announced. The Australian Government plans to implement a visa pre-application (ballot) process for the
The additional funding for migrant reform announced in the 2024/25 federal budget further supports the Australian Government’s crackdown on exploitation of migrant workers. The Government announced that it would allocate
In last month’s federal budget, the Government announced it will implement a new mobility pathway for Indian nationals. The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) will provide an opportunity
