Australian Immigration Express

02/01/2024

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/language-tests-quicker-visas-key-takeaways-from-the-governments-migration-plan/za9hso4p0

The government has released its migration strategy. Here are the key takeaways.

18/02/2023

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi/en/article/australian-skilled-migration-update-this-new-rule-is-great-news-for-visa-applicants/8h4k9qf1h

The Department of Home Affairs will now accept a suitable skills assessment for the skilled migration applicant’s nominated occupation that has been obtained within the 60-day invitation period.

08/12/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100064627601982/posts/511316957699220/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6

20/03/2022

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/federal-government-announces-temporary-humanitarian-visas-to-ukrainians-in-australia/qdd33xynb?fbclid=IwAR0oTjlqbNaDJ2bQ4k4lmD2AlgtQjCbz1ibaBSXQI6rPvspRtZrr93UhZfM

Nearly 5,000 Ukrainians will be eligible to receive the newly announced visa, which will be valid for three years and allow them to work, study and access Medicare.

16/12/2021

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/366000-jobs-added-as-australia-navigates-major-skills-shortage-003958145.html

The Aussie jobs market is making its way back with the unemployment rate falling to 4.6 per cent as the country opens borders to skilled workers to fill labor shortages.

22/11/2021

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/skilled-migrants-international-students-and-refugees-welcomed-back-to-australia-from-1-december/5b016788-4612-4a0d-8551-0000b0fa1950
Finally some good news.

Eligible visa holders will be allowed to travel to Australia without applying for a government exemption from 1 December.

20/10/2021

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/increase-skilled-migration-to-200-000-per-year-says-leading-business-group/54ebe974-53e0-4e4d-85d6-6a856290b0f8

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says migration targets must be set to address “severe” skill shortages to promote post-pandemic recovery.

11/08/2021

https://au.news.yahoo.com/amphtml/australia-needs-400000-more-of-these-essential-workers-003717010.html

There have been calls for higher wages and better training for this industry which is facing a worrying shortage. Find out where the jobs are.

08/05/2021

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/coronavirus-has-halted-immigration-to-australia-and-that-could-have-dire-consequences-for-its-economic-recovery

Coronavirus has halted immigration to Australia and that has experts worried about the country's economic and social recovery from the pandemic.

30/03/2021

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/australian-immigration-state-wise-update-on-skilled-migration-visa-nomination-programs

Most Australian states and territories continue to accept applications for their skilled visa nomination programs with a strong focus on occupations that fill critical skills needed to support the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19.