Silburn Migration Solutions

06/02/2025

Australians want less migration but support for international students remains steady.

https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/australians-want-less-migration-but-support-for-international-students-remains-steady

ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.

05/02/2025

Indonesian family seeks reunion with son denied Australian residency due to disability.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-06/family-seeks-reunion-with-disabled-son-rejected-for-residency/104868380

An Indonesian family whose Melbourne-born son has a disability have appealed to the immigration minister for a health waiver that would allow them reunite in Australia after more than a decade of living apart.

04/02/2025

https://www.imidaily.com/asia-pacific/australia-opposition-leader-plans-to-revive-significant-investor-visa/

Peter Dutton plans on reviving the visa, although he didn't share a detailed plan. James Hall isn't sure if this is true or a publicity stunt

02/02/2025

‘I think we’ll bring it back’: Dutton makes private pledge to review $5m investor visa.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-think-we-ll-bring-it-back-dutton-makes-private-pledge-to-review-5m-investor-visa-20250131-p5l8p6.html

The opposition leader has vowed to review the significant investor visa, reversing a Labor decision to scrap the program over concerns it could bring spies and criminals into Australia.

30/01/2025

Australian Immigration News 25.01.25. NSW 491 Updates + 491 8579 Rumuors addressed + 482 visa rules+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOMJyX3Ijc

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NSW 491 visa Updates491 and 190 invitations breakdownsTrump envies Australian Citizenship LawsPutting an end to Condition 8579 rumours482 visa Condition 860...

29/01/2025

The ICEM legacy: How Greece and Australia forged a migration path to new beginnings (Part 1)

From 1952 to 1980, the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) enabled over half of all Greek migrants to Australia, transforming lives and shaping the Greek-Australian community. Dr Ioannis Limnios-Sekeris shares the reasons behind its creation and the pillars of its operation.

https://neoskosmos.com/en/2025/01/28/features/the-icem-legacy-how-greece-and-australia-forged-a-migration-path-to-new-beginnings/

From 1952 to 1980, the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) enabled over half of all Greek migrants to Australia, transforming lives and shaping the Greek-Australian community. Dr Ioannis Limnios-Sekeris shares the reasons behind its creation and the pillars of its operation

28/01/2025

In Australia, the only people who can legally provide paid immigration assistance are OMARA registered migration agents or lawyers.

https://fb.watch/xo-vctu35r/

27/01/2025

Coalition’s migration cuts ‘are unreachable’
Immigration expert Abul Rizvi says Peter Dutton’s election pledge to slash the permanent migration program may limit the skilled worker intake and damage the budget bottom line.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fnation%2Fpolitics%2Fcoalitions-permanent-migration-cuts-unreachable-a-doubleedged-sword-experts-say%2Fnews-story%2F642602339e305ed00ece48ab4f7c8ae1&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium

Immigration expert Abul Rizvi says Peter Dutton’s election pledge to slash the permanent ­migration program may limit the skilled worker intake and damage the budget bottom line, as economists caution that the proposal is a double-edged sword.

23/01/2025

Refugee pressure piles on Asia

Donald Trump’s promised migration crackdown is already biting across Asia with India to take back potentially tens of thousands of its citizens living illegally in the US, and authorities across the region on notice that refugee resettlements to America will be temporarily halted within days.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fworld%2Findian-workers-refugees-in-firing-line-of-trump-migration-crackdown%2Fnews-story%2F0a49c2018ab4ff212aae95ce5af46ddb&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-1-NOSCORE&V21spcbehaviour=append

Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on illegal migration is already biting across Asia, with India agreeing to take back potentially tens of thousands of citizens living unlawfully in the US, and authorities across the region on notice that refugee resettlements to America will be temporarily halted...

22/01/2025

Ten new roles now open under Migration Skills Assessment program.

https://www.technologydecisions.com.au/content/it-management/news/ten-new-roles-now-open-under-migration-skills-assessment-program-1397445859

Expanded occupation categories open new pathways for Australian employers and global professionals.

21/01/2025

Australia immigration: Oppn eyes investor ban, 25% permanent migration cut.

https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/australia-immigration-oppn-eyes-investor-ban-25-permanent-migration-cut-125012101023_1.html

"Labour has opened the migration floodgates," said Australia's opposition parties

20/01/2025

Dutton's permanent migration target another broken promise.

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/duttons-permanent-migration-target-another-broken-promise,19352

Peter Dutton's promise to cut permanent migration by 45,000 is unreachable and just another ploy to secure votes in time for the upcoming election.

19/01/2025

About 270,000 migrants waiting to enter U.S. through app Trump has vowed to end, estimates show.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/270000-migrants-waiting-to-enter-u-s-through-cbp-one-app-trump-has-vowed-to-end/

The CBP One app allows migrants in certain parts of Mexico to request a time to be processed by American immigration officials at legal border entry points, also known as ports of entry.

16/01/2025

New Specialist Jobs Included in Australia’s Migration Skills Assessment Program.

https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/new-specialist-jobs-included-in-australias-migration-skills-assessment-program/

ACS, the professional association for Australia’s technology sector, has announced ten new specialist occupations are now available under its Migration Skills Assessment program.

15/01/2025

Reserve Bank of Australia seeks core system migration partners
Part of the Aussie bank's CoreMod program.

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/reserve-bank-of-australia-seeks-core-system-migration-partners/

Part of the Aussie bank's CoreMod program

14/01/2025

14/01/2025

‘Mass migration, minimal impact’ – Addressing Australia’s workforce needs.

https://www.2gb.com/mass-migration-minimal-impact-addressing-australias-workforce-needs/

Migration patterns favouring major cities exacerbate costs and neglect regional skill shortages, highlighting a need for targeted policies. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: