On 7 May 2026, the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) Regional Conference brought together Department representatives, migration professionals, economists, academics and industry leaders to discuss the future of regional migration in Australia. The conference focused heavily on skilled migration planning
New Salary Requirements in Australia from 1 July 2026 As businesses navigate the complexities of employer-sponsored visas, understanding these changes becomes essential. Companies must adapt their strategies to not only comply with the new requirements but also to attract the
The Australian Federal Parliament has passed new legislation allowing the government to temporarily stop some travellers with valid temporary visas from entering Australia during international crises. The measure, introduced by Assistant Citizenship Minister Julian Hill, gives the government additional powers
From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). This delivers on the commitment outlined in the Migration Strategy, as recommended by
On April 30th, 2025, Jobs and Skills Australia, in partnership with the Australian Government, released the latest Australian Labour Market report focusing on migrant workers. The report analyses key employment trends between February 2024 and February 2025.In this article, we’ll
Australia’s aged care crisis is worse than expected with the sector facing a shortfall of around 35,000 direct aged care workers this year alone, according to a new report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). “If workforce
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced important changes to accepted English language tests and score thresholds for visa applicants. These updates take effect from 7 August 2025 and are aimed at aligning proficiency standards across all test providers.Official document: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L00905/asmade/text For tests taken on or
The City of Kalgoorlie recently met with the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) and was advised that the Goldfields DAMA will be transitioned to the WA DAMA on 4 April 2026. Importantly, existing conditions for employers and visa holders who
Here’s a fresh roundup of the latest updates shaping the Australian migration landscape as we head toward the end of 2025. 189 Visa and Invitation Round Can you believe it? Just when it felt like the 189 Skilled Independent Visa
The Kimberley DAMA WA head agreement is due to expire in March 2027. What Home Affairs is clarifying (important for planning) Home Affairs’ guidance has encouraged EKCCI to urge our local businesses to have new labour agreements and any variations endorsed/executed before