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.

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: Shaping Australia’s Workforce Future

As the CEO of Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists, I’m thrilled to update you on a significant shift in Australia’s migration landscape: the launch of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482). This transformative visa program is set to begin on 7 December 2024, aligning immigration policies with Australia’s evolving economic priorities and workforce needs.

A Concerning Omission: How Removing Disability Services Officers ANZSCO 411712 from the CSOL Harms Our Most Vulnerable

As the CEO of Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists, I am compelled to address a deeply troubling development in Australia’s migration and workforce planning landscape. The government’s recent decision to remove the occupation of Disability Services Officer (ANZSCO 411712) from the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) – effective 7 December 2024 – is alarming and raises significant concerns about the well-being of some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens and residents.