What employers should know about the 2026-27 skilled migration changes The 2026-27 Federal Budget made several changes to Australia’s skilled migration program. The overall intake stayed the same, but the number set aside for employer-sponsored workers increased and the Core Skills Income Threshold (the minimum salary for many sponsored workers)
Visa Changes 2025 – A summary of key visa changes in Australian Immigration Visa requirements, migration agreements and concessions are constantly changing, and this is no different as we go into the new year. This guide breaks down some of the key changes made to the 482 (skills in demand
Australia’s meat industry has faced persistent skilled labour shortages. From abattoirs (slaughterers, boners) to retail (butchers, smallgoods makers), the industry struggles to find staff. For hard working people, there are some great pathway to a sponsored work visa or permanent residency, especially for skilled slaughterers, meat boners and slicers. As
What is the new English Language Requirement for a 482 visa? Skills in Demand 482 English language requirements from 13 September 2025. Understanding the 482 english language requirements is crucial for applicants. Announced by the Department of Immigration on Thursday 7 August 2025, the English requirements for the 482 Skills
We get this question every day, from HR leads, founders, temporary visa holders (especially 408/417) and overseas hires who’ve just had an offer. That includes overseas skilled professionals, HR and Talent Acquisition teams, and business owners: How do we sponsor an existing employee or bring in a skilled worker from
How much does a 482 (Skills in Demand) visa cost in 2025? The visa fees for a Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) vary depending on the stream you apply under and have been updated recently. From 1 July 2025, the visa application charges (VACs) are: $3,210 for the main
The introduction of the Skills In Demand 482 Visa, aka “SID” is one of the major changes announced in the Migration Strategy, same as the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Below we cover everything you need to know, including the latest Australian immigration updates, upcoming changes, and
Australia’s regions are booming again, but many paddocks, mine sites and hospital wards are still short a few good people. Post-COVID recovery has collided with record vacancies, prompting landmark migration moves: Western Australia switched on a state wide DAMA in July 2024 to cover every postcode outside Perth, and the
Australian Immigration Changes July 2024 – Effective 1 July 2024 The Australian government has implemented significant immigration changes affecting various visa classes across the program from 1 July. Whilst we have received the new legislation, the policy around these key changes has not yet been released. 1. Temporary Skilled Migration
192 Pacific Engagement Visa coming into effect on 3 June 2024 Are you a national of the Pacific island countries and Timor Leste? If so, we have some exciting news for you! A new visa called the subclass 192 Pacific Engagement Visa is set to come into effect on 3