With critical sectors identified across the nation in efforts rebuild the post-Covid-19 economy, certain prioritisation of visa programs together with their concessions are published as follows: Critical sectors for the 408 visa (Australian Government Endorsed Events) are in agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care and child care....
Food, wine and agribusinesses welcome in South Australia
South Australia has a global reputation for producing some of the highest quality food and wine. Wine grapes are grown in clean soil, seafood comes from clean oceans, and agricultural produce is cultivated in a pristine farming environment. Local and international consumers are increasingly placing greater value on high-quality food...
Business migration and its role in Australia’s economic recovery plan
It is said that on average, migrants contribute twice as much to Australian entrepreneurship as native-born citizens. But immigrants don't just create more businesses, they're creating more successful ones. The economic impact of migration flows through into every aspect of the economy. It has a profound positive impact not just...
Federal Budget October 2020 – Important Announcements
On the evening of October 6th the Federal Government handed down its much-awaited budget for 2020-21; a year like no other, as Australia and the international community embark upon the long journey out of a pandemic stricken world. The budget introduced a mix of assistance packages and development initiatives, together...
Changes to Citizenship Test from November 15th 2020
Prior to being accepted as an Australian Citizen most applicants, who were between the ages of 18 and 59 years at the time of application, are required to pass a Citizenship Test. An appointment for this test will be offered following an initial interview. It is a test designed to...
Outcomes of the 2019 – 2020 Migration Program
On September 16th, the Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, The Hon Alan Tudge MP, released published outcomes from the 2019-2020 Migration Program. For the given period, this release illustrated a total permanent migration intake of 140,366. Seventy percent of these visas (95,843 in total) were...
IMMIGRATION NEWS UPDATE – Interim Allocations List
To be reviewed upon release of Federal Budget on October 6th 2020 The Department of Home Affairs has released its schedule of the current interim allocations for each State and Territory, covering visa subclasses 190, 491 (489) and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). These allocations will remain in...