Shortage of Skilled Migrants in Queensland Australia There is a shortage of skilled migrants in Queensland Australia.  Queensland now seeks skilled migrants for a range of specialist roles. Consequently, there is a new Migration Programme, and the government is...

For the first time in two years Australia has opened its borders across all states and territories around the country and re-joined the Commonwealth by allowing its residents out and welcoming the rest of the world in. This has come as a great relief to travellers,...

Good news- South Australia (SA) is now officially open to all interstate and overseas travellers. It is now possible to move to and travel around most of South Australia. However, some Aboriginal communities, for example APY Lands, require specific boarder...

To be invited to apply for a skilled work visa in Australia, it is essential to meet specific requirements to meet the minimum threshold. These requirements give you points, which are known as the Australian Skilled Points Test and you need to meet a minimum of 65...

Western Australia Fully Opens Its Borders Western Australia now fully opens its borders - read our update on the traveller requirements: Western Australia welcomes skilled migrants and international students and graduates to live, work and study in Western Australia....

Emigrate to Australia Update on Skilled Visas This update discusses the Skilled Visa routes for migration to Australia.  In the last months of the Morrison Government, Australia’s former Prime Minister announced that the 40hrs a fortnight work limitation on...

The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa The Subclass 461 Visa allows a New Zealand citizen to live, work and study in Australia for 5 years and it is granted with multiple entry. It also allows you to combine your application with other members of your...

Australian Support for Ukraine This update explains Australian Support for Ukraine.  As part of Australia’s response to the crisis in Ukraine, the Department of Home Affairs is progressing outstanding visa applications from Ukrainians as a priority. This is rolling...