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Why backpackers and seasonal migrants matter to regional Australia
Griffith research confirms the essential contribution of backpackers and seasonal migrant workers to regional Australia is undervalued. Backpackers and seasonal migrant workers contribute to the culture, economy and tourism industry in regional communities and provide essential services to the agricultural sector. Research fellow at the Griffith Centre for Social Cultural
Australia set to change skills-based visa programme
Australia is currently looking at a significant overhaul of its skills-based visa programme, where skilled occupation lists could be axed and hundreds of visa sub-categories slashed, to make way for a demand-driven immigration system where businesses have a greater role in determining what jobs are in short supply. Australian Home
Thousands of applicants waiting for regional Australian
Amid growing calls to boost regional Australia’s population, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced increased processing times for the 489, 491 and 887 regional visa categories, which combined have over 52,400 applications awaiting approval. HIGHLIGHTS Subclass 887 (Skilled Regional visa) is a visa for people who have
ACS calls for policy revamp on skilled migration
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is calling for a government policy revamp for skilled migration, as it believes the current visa system causes problems for employers. Formed in 1966, ACS is a professional association for Australia’s information and communications technology sector, with over 48,000 members. ACS was Australia’s top tech migrant
Australia to review visa and immigration policies: What you should know
At the start of 2023, Australia announced that it would be reviewing its visa and immigration policies to address the growing shortage of workers, especially in rural areas. A report on the review is expected to be out in February this year. Like many developed nations, Australia too faces the
Australia Heads For Dramatic Changes In The Migration System From 1 July 2023 Onwards
The Australian the Minister for Home Affairs a Clare O’Neil released updates on the expected changes in policies that aimed at managing the backlog and ensuring the immigration system is robust and poised for attracting the best talent across the world. A series of changes to be introduced from July
