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Australia Migration News
- February 26, 2024
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What is MATES Visa? On 23 May 2023, Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA). The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme or ‘MATES’ is a new scheme, established under the MMPA, to enable the temporary mobility of Indian university graduates and early career professionals.   Why Apply for MATES […]

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Australia Migration News
- May 8, 2023
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A REVIEW OF CHANGES EXPECTED 08 MAY 2023.

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Australia Migration News
- January 24, 2023
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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 problems brought forth by an […]

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Australia Migration News
- January 23, 2023
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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 lived and worked in specified […]

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Australia Migration News
- January 23, 2023
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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 Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil is […]

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Australia Migration News
- January 21, 2023
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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 Research, Dr Kaya Barry said […]