Silburn Migration Solutions

26/08/2024

Migration Watch Australia data: Average-income Aussies struggling with the cost of living call for immigration cut - but the rich have a very different view.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/money/article-13779433/Migration-Watch-Australia-data-Average-income-Aussies-struggling-cost-living-call-immigration-cut-rich-different-view.html

Australians are overwhelmingly in favour of capping international student numbers to solve the rental and housing crisis. But a certain group of people is opposed to these kind of restrictions.

25/08/2024

Honour our Lebanese immigrants on Australia’s National Monument to Migration

https://www.amust.com.au/2024/08/honour-our-lebanese-immigrants-on-australias-national-monument-to-migration/

Image: National Monument to Migration at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney. The National Monument to Migration is one of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s most important and visible tributes to our migration heritage. Over 34,000 names already appear on the 90+ bronze panels ...

22/08/2024

Migrant and refugee women in Australia silenced over workplace sexual harassment, report finds.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/migrant-and-refugee-women-in-australia-silenced-over-workpace-sexual-harassment-report-finds/x8u3ampm7

Migrant and refugee women are confronting sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, with little accountability for perpetrators. A new report has found almost half of the women surveyed reported experiencing sexual harassment in the past five years.

21/08/2024

The Case for Reform: Expanding Health Waivers in Australia’s Migration System

https://www.fragomen.com/insights/the-case-for-reform-expanding-health-waivers-in-australias-migration-system.html

Partner Chris Spentzaris discusses discusses the health requirement for Australian visas, the potential for health waivers, recommended reforms to expand waiver availability and the anticipated impacts of such reforms on employers, applicants and the Australian community.

20/08/2024

Australia Student Cap May Hurt Economy, Says Migration Expert
Proposed cap is a ‘blunt instrument,’ says Elizabeth Collett
Current curbs include 125% increase in visa application cost.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-20/australia-student-cap-may-hurt-economy-says-migration-expert?embedded-checkout=true

A proposed cap on student visas for Australia is a “blunt instrument” that could impact the country’s economy and research capabilities, said Elizabeth Collett, Global Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute​.

19/08/2024

Revealed: The regional hotspots where Australians are relocating
The trend of Australians moving from cities to the regions continues to grow beyond pre-pandemic levels and is becoming a "sustained population trend", according to the Regional Movers Index.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/revealed-the-regional-hotspots-where-australians-are-relocating/s1byy6wro

The trend of Australians moving from cities to the regions continues to grow beyond pre-pandemic levels and is becoming a "sustained population trend", according to the Regional Movers Index.

18/08/2024

Share houses and less overseas migration: Why Australia's rental market could be on a downward slope.

An increase in supply, a decrease in overseas migration and share housing could be the reason the rental market is at last beginning to slow.

15/08/2024

‘All talk’: Albanese’s promise to cut migration falls flat

https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/peta-credlin/all-talk-albaneses-promise-to-cut-migration-falls-flat/video/1fd03906c8c51916ad6a0facc222adaf

Sky News host Peta Credlin says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is “all talk” on his promise to cut Australia’s migration intake. “The PM promised he would cut migration,” Ms Credlin said. “But the analysis shows it is all talk.”

14/08/2024

Less about climate change, more on reducing migration: here’s what matters most to Australian voters.

https://theconversation.com/less-about-climate-change-more-on-reducing-migration-heres-what-matters-most-to-australian-voters-236129

We asked thousands of people what issues are most important to them. While the top priorities are the same as in 2022, if we look a bit deeper, what Australians care about is shifting.

13/08/2024

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

https://au.news.yahoo.com/universities-rally-against-international-student-173000950.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGOqkcpE2wcsi82MdtwdrJeb8YxGxX6LwexOS3tv4YyEkomaFcMikYQ76JNCqCoaGDATma-yyjOPYyJIdec7O95sE8W_qcPQr7LfaQo6MaVERI92E0EpoKhyJusm9y8JWmdtNOBuSUDzZAo37bKEuxDOEcdrRMsu6Zc4Hx1rdWmK

University peak bodies say a proposed cap on international students is little more than a smokescreen for debate on immigration numbers, a committee has heard.

13/08/2024

https://thepienews.com/singapore-eases-pr-rules-for-international-students/

Singapore has relaxed requirements for its international student pass holders, who earlier had to wait for two years to gain PR.

12/08/2024

5 Myths Poisoning Australia's Migration Debate

https://en.tempo.co/read/1902305/5-myths-poisoning-australias-migration-debate

According to some, migration either doesn't matter, is to blame for crime or is the reason Australia is in a housing crisis. Here's the truth.

11/08/2024

Migration ‘not’ the primary cause of Australia’s housing crisis: Greens MP

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/migration-not-the-primary-cause-of-australias-housing-crisis-greens-mp/video/33abb51d3f1292788332a4a3ef65c2d2

Greens Housing Spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather says migration is “not” the primary cause of Australia’s housing crisis. “We don’t agree that migration is a primary cause of this housing crisis,” Mr Chandler-Mather told Sky News Australia. “Since the beginning of Covid to now, the numb...

08/08/2024

The health issues faced by migrant men in Australian Government

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-health-issues-faced-by-migrant-men-in-australia/j3swu5ysw

New research has found men from migrant backgrounds experience poorer health outcomes, the longer they live in Australia. It's among a range of findings by the Movember Institute of Men's Health, showing barriers to accessing care are among the biggest challenges they face.

07/08/2024

Survey data finds many recent migrants don't fully understand Australia's political system.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-06/recent-migrants-need-more-help-to-understand-democratic-process/104170464

Booming Chinese and South Asian migrant communities are keen to engage in Australian democracy but many do not fully understand how politics works in their adopted home country, new research has shown.

06/08/2024

The billion dollar industry at the centre of a political migration debate.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/the-billion-dollar-industry-at-the-centre-of-a-political-migration-debate/73qizc5kq

Universities and businesses are lobbying against legislation to cap international student numbers from next year, describing the legislation as “rushed policy” and “a political smokescreen”. But the government says changes are necessary to prevent people using student visas as a backdoor int...

05/08/2024

Asian migrants say they don’t fully understand how Australia’s voting systems work.

https://www.themandarin.com.au/251865-asian-migrants-dont-fully-understand-australias-voting-system/

What if you’ve never lived somewhere with compulsory voting? Or if you moved here from a place that actively discourages political engagement?

05/08/2024

‘Began to change dramatically’: Real cause of Aussie housing nightmare.

When former Fox News host Tucker Carlson addressed the Australian Freedom Conference in Melbourne in early July, he grabbed one of the live wires of Australian politics and society with both hands – the impact of high levels of migration on housing prices.

01/08/2024

Australia is a migration nation, but for how long?

Australia is well and truly is a migration nation. But as more countries seek to attract a smaller pool of potential migrants in the future, we will need to ensure it can still attract the skilled workers needed to drive the economy.

Australia is well and truly a migration nation.

31/07/2024

Migrants will now be allowed to stay in Australia to pursue workplace exploitation claims.

The Workplace Justice Pilot will run for two years and aims to support temporary migrants who allege they have been exploited by their employers.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/migrants-will-now-be-allowed-to-stay-in-australia-to-pursue-workplace-exploitation-claims/5yc43gixy

The Workplace Justice Pilot will run for two years and aims to support temporary migrants who allege they have been exploited by their employers.

30/07/2024

New visa subclass for migrant workers battling exploitation

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-visa-subclass-for-migrant-workers-battling-exploitation/nufs5wutw

In a world first, Australia is seeking to tackle migrant worker exploitation through the introduction of workplace justice visas. This new visa subclass will allow migrant workers battling against exploitation to extend their stay in Australia while fighting a workplace claim. Historically, the…

29/07/2024

Advocates welcome new visa allowing migrant workers to remain in Australia to pursue legal action against their employers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-30/new-visa-allows-exploited-workers-to-stay-in-aus-temporarily/104154198

A new visa that was quietly introduced last week is already giving hope to migrant workers who are battling for justice against exploitation, a leading legal advocate says.

29/07/2024

Don’t wait and miss out.

Register for the Pacific Engagement visa ballot for the opportunity to migrate to Australia. The last day to register is next week, Thursday 1 August 2024.

Learn more about the steps, fees and eligibility here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.../ballo.../how-to-register

28/07/2024

How should the skilled migration points test be reformed? It’s an $84 billion question.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/skilled-migration-points-test-reformed-200634395.html

Simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration points test could boost visa-holders’ earnings, government budgets and Australia’s productivity.

25/07/2024

Australia’s 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program: A Breakdown by State and Territory.

https://insiderguides.com.au/australias-2024-2025-skilled-migration-program-a-breakdown-by-state-and-territory/

Australia’s 2024-25 skilled migration program is underway, with Western Australia and the Northern Territory already accepting applications.

24/07/2024

2024-2025 State Visa Nomination Allocations for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 Visas

The Australian Government has announced the state nomination allocations for the 2024-25 program year. The allocations are distributed among the states and territories for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the allocations across the states and territories of Australia:

Victoria
The government has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria. The allocation is divided into:

- 3,000 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 2,000 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has been allocated 1,800 nomination places. The ACT’s allocation consists of:

- 1,000 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 800 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

The ACT Government has advised that their next invitation round will be held before 31 August 2024.

Northern Territory
The Northern Territory (NT) has been allocated 1,600 nomination places, doubling the number of places from the 2023-24 program year.

South Australia
South Australia has been allocated 3,800 skilled visa nomination places, an increase of 1,500 places compared to the 2023-24 program year. The allocation is divided into:

- 3,000 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 800 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Further information about South Australia’s 2024-25 skilled migration program will be announced in the coming weeks.

Western Australia
Western Australia has been allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places. Invitation rounds for the 2024-25 program year are anticipated to be held the first week of each month, commencing in August 2024.

No information has been provided in respect to how many of the 5,000 places are allocated to the SC190 and SC491 visa programs.

The Western Australian state nominated migration program is now open and the Western Australian government will continue to waive the $200 application fee.

There will be additional employment contract arrangements for candidates invited through the General Stream – WASMOL – Schedule 1.

Queensland
Queensland has been allocated 1,200 skilled visa nomination places, divided into:

- 600 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 600 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

New South Wales
New South Wales has been allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places, divided into:

- 3,000 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 2,000 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Invitation rounds occur throughout the financial year. There are no predetermined or publicly announced dates for invitation rounds for the NSW Skilled Migration program.

Tasmania
Tasmania has been allocated 2,860 skilled visa nomination places, divided into:

- 2,100 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- 760 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks, with details to be announced in the near future.

These allocations are part of the Australian Government’s effort to attract skilled migrants to contribute to the economic growth and development of the different states and territories of Australia. In addition to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, the subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas are key pathways for skilled migrants to obtain permanent residency in Australia outside of employer sponsored visas.

23/07/2024

Why cutting migration is bad news for Australian businesses.

https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/why-cutting-migration-is-bad-news-for-australian-businesses

With the federal government and opposition vowing to reduce migration numbers in recent weeks, Australia’s ongoing skills shortages is likely to force businesses to increasingly seek overseas suppliers and put another nail in the coffin for local manufacturing, according to Scott Rawson.

22/07/2024

Migration State Allocations for 2024-2025

Overview of migration state allocations for 2024-2025

The Australian government has announced state-nominated migration places for the 2024-2025 financial year. This year’s allocations have doubled compared to the previous year, marking a significant development for potential migrants.

Western Australia’s allocation

On 1st July 2024, Western Australia announced an allocation of:
5,000 state-nominated migration places
Places for both the 190 and 491 visas

The exact eligibility requirements are yet to be published. For more details, visit the Western Australia announcement.

Australian Capital Territory’s allocation

The Australian Capital Territory followed suit on 16th July 2024, with an allocation of:
1,800 places
1,000 places for 190 visa nominations
800 places for 491 visa nominations

Eligibility requirements are still pending. More information can be found here.

Victoria’s allocation
Victoria announced on 17th July 2024, that they have been allocated:
5,000 state-nominated migration places
3,000 places for 190 visa nominations
2,000 places for 491 visa nominations

Eligibility details will be published soon. For further updates, visit the Victoria announcement.

More details on allocations
Western Australia: 5,000 places, reflecting the state’s demand for skilled migrants to support its economic growth.

Australian Capital Territory: 1,800 places, focusing on addressing local labor shortages with a balanced distribution between the 190 and 491 visas.

Victoria: 5,000 places aimed at attracting skilled workers to bolster its diverse industries, with a substantial portion allocated to the 190 visa, which provides permanent residency.

Future announcements

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, and the Northern Territory are expected to announce their state-nominated migration places soon. These announcements will likely increase the total available migration spots, offering more opportunities for skilled migrants across Australia.

The doubling of migration places for the 2024-2025 financial year presents a tremendous opportunity for migrants seeking to move to Australia. As eligibility criteria become available, potential applicants should stay informed and prepare to apply.

Please contact our expert team at [email protected] to arrange an online consultation.

21/07/2024

The Stats Guy: What will drive Australia’s future prosperity?

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2024/07/19/migration-australia-prosperity

In short, she’ll be right. Our simplistic national business model will continue to deliver wealth for the next few decades.

18/07/2024

Government struggling to hit net migration target.

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/government-struggling-to-hit-net-migration-target,18776

The Albanese Government has been too slow in reversing the Coalition's migration policy settings, which could complicate a federal election win.