Accounting Professional Year Program to Cease

On 21 February 2025, CPA Australia, CAANZ, and IPA announced the cessation of the Accounting Professional Year Program (Accounting PY Program) due to a steep decline in enrolments (from 7,122 in 2018 to just 340 in 2024) and lack of government action on proposed reforms.

ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

The latest Canberra Matrix invitation round was held on 30 January 2025, issuing invitations to both Canberra residents and overseas applicants across different nomination categories.

VETASSESS to Assess 20 Additional Occupations

VETASSESS is now accepting applications for 20 additional occupations, aligning with the Australian Government’s introduction of the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) and updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).

Discover Australia’s New National Innovation Visa (NIV)

Australia continues to attract the best and brightest from around the globe, and we are excited to announce the launch of the new National Innovation Visa (NIV) program. This innovative pathway will replace the Australia Global Talent Independent (GTI) program, which is set to close at the end of the year.